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 transform from a liquid to a solid. On the other hand, the formation of snow is typically an exothermic process, as it involves the release of energy when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses and freezes into ice crystals, releasing latent heat into the surrounding environment. Thus, cooking an egg absorbs energy, while snow formation releases energy.