A chemical reaction that absorbs energy (usually as heat) from the surroundings, resulting in a decrease in surrounding temperature and a positive enthalpy change (ΔH>0).
The reaction needs heat to proceed — you can feel the surroundings get colder as it runs.
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Example 1
hard
N2(g)+O2(g)→2NO(g) has ΔH=+180kJ. How much heat is absorbed when 14g of N2 reacts? (N2=28g/mol)
Example 2
challenge
A student says an endothermic reaction with a catalyst becomes exothermic because it now starts easily. Critique this.
Example 3
medium
Photosynthesis stores 2870 kJ per mole of glucose formed. State ΔH and classify.
Example 4
medium
An endothermic reaction has ΔH=+120kJ and Ea=200kJ. What is Ea for the reverse reaction?
Example 5
medium
A reaction has ΔH=+180 kJ. Is it endothermic, and how much energy is absorbed?
Example 6
easy
Cooking an egg requires continuous heat input. Is this an endothermic or exothermic process?
Example 7
easy
For an endothermic reaction, energy can be treated as a reactant. True or false?
Example 8
medium
Photosynthesis absorbs 2803 kJ per mole of glucose. Is it endothermic or exothermic? What is the sign of ΔH?
Example 9
medium
Why does an endothermic reaction mixture often feel cold to the touch?
Example 10
medium
Can an endothermic reaction occur spontaneously? Explain briefly.
Example 11
easy
When an endothermic reaction runs, does the surroundings or the system get cold?
Example 12
easy
On an energy diagram, are the products higher or lower than reactants for an endothermic reaction?
Example 13
medium
A reaction absorbs 75 kJ. Write its ΔH with sign and classify it.
Example 14
medium
Why does dissolving table salt feel only slightly cool (vs ammonium nitrate, which feels strongly cool)?
Example 15
medium
Breaking the H-H bond in H2 requires 436kJ/mol. Is bond-breaking endothermic?
Example 16
hard
On an energy diagram, an endothermic reaction has activation energy 150kJ and ΔH=+40kJ. How far below the transition state are the products?
Example 17
easy
What is the sign of ΔH for an endothermic reaction?
Example 18
challenge
An endothermic reaction has Ea=120 kJ and ΔH=+60 kJ. How far below the peak are the products, measured from the peak?
Example 19
medium
An instant cold pack contains ammonium nitrate and water. When the inner bag is broken, the temperature drops from 25°C to 5°C. Classify the process and explain.