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Are endergonic reactions and endothermic reactions the same thing?
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What does the dictionary say?MBBphys said:Homework Statement
Are endergonic reactions and endothermic reactions the same thing?
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It uses slightly different wording; perhaps you could clarify? ThanksSteamKing said:What does the dictionary say?
An endothermic reaction must absorb heat from its surroundings in order to proceed:MBBphys said:It uses slightly different wording; perhaps you could clarify? Thanks
An endergonic reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which energy is absorbed or required in order to proceed. This means that the products of the reaction have a higher energy level than the reactants.
An endergonic reaction and an endothermic reaction are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two different types of reactions. While both reactions require energy, an endergonic reaction specifically refers to the energy required for the reaction to proceed, while an endothermic reaction refers to the heat energy that is absorbed during the reaction.
Some examples of endergonic reactions include photosynthesis, where energy from sunlight is absorbed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, and the synthesis of ATP, where energy is required to combine ADP and phosphate to form ATP.
Endergonic reactions are driven by an external source of energy, such as heat or light, or through coupling with an exergonic reaction. Coupling involves pairing an endergonic reaction with an exergonic reaction, where the energy released from the exergonic reaction is used to drive the endergonic reaction.
No, endergonic reactions are not spontaneous, meaning they do not occur naturally without an input of energy. They require an external source of energy in order to proceed.