Question

Processes are described as either endothermic or exotherm depending on whether energy is absorbed or lost. Cooking an egg is one type of process, while the formation of snow is another. In three to five sentences, determine which process is endothermic and which process is exothermic. Explain the reason for your answer.

Answer 1

Cooking an egg is an endothermic process because it requires the absorption of heat energy to denature the proteins in the egg, causing it to solidify. In contrast, the formation of snow is an exothermic process because it releases heat energy into the surrounding environment as water vapor in the air condenses and freezes into ice crystals. The key distinction lies in the energy flow: endothermic processes absorb energy, while exothermic processes release energy.