Asked by tylen

What must occur in order for a chemical reaction to be specifically classified as endothermic instead of exothermic?

Atoms are rearranged.
Chemical bonds are formed.
Energy is released in the form of heat.
Energy is absorbed in the form of heat.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Energy is absorbed in the form of heat. An endothermic reaction takes in heat from the surroundings (whereas an exothermic reaction releases heat).