Endothermic Process

Definition

An endothermic process is a chemical or physical change that absorbs heat from its surroundings, resulting in a decrease in temperature. In other words, it is a process that requires energy input to occur.

Related terms

Exothermic Process:

A chemical or physical change that releases heat into its surroundings, resulting in an increase in temperature.

Activation Energy:

The minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

Enthalpy:

The total heat content of a system at constant pressure.