endergonic
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adjective
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Relating to a chemical reaction that requires the absorption of energy. The production of sugars by plants during photosynthesis is an endergonic reaction, where sunlight provides the necessary energy.
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Exergonic reactions release energy; endergonic reactions require energy to proceed.
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Figure 6.8 shows some other examples of endergonic and exergonic reactions.
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Figure 6.9 Exergonic and endergonic reactions result in changes in Gibbs free energy.
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A baby developing from egg is an endergonic process, enthalpy decreases and entropy decreases.
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These chemical reactions are called endergonic reactions and they are non- spontaneous.
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