what is the difference between endothermic and exothermic?

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• Answer #1

  Endothermic: Noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat. (opposed to exothermic ). http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/endothermic

  Exothermic: Noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by a liberation of heat. (opposed to endothermic ). http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exothermic

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• Answer #2

  always remember endo=inside exo=outside studying latin really helps me with these words in science classes because most of the words have some sort of latin context clues in them and its so easy to tell! im only in latin 2!

• Answer #3

  Endothermic - takes in energy during a reaction. Exothermic - realises energy. Such as during certain reactions making heat.

• Answer #4

  OMG I LEARNED THIS I LEARNED THIS!!! endothermic takes in energy and exothermic releases energy!

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