explain what happens during a chemical reaction when energy is absorbed and is released

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anonymous · Answer

@malloryhouse, how specific? In general terms, when energy is absorbed, chemical bonds are created, and when energy is released chemical bonds are broken.

alphadxg · Answer

He is refering to Exothermic and endothermic.

Exothermic is a reaction that is releasing energy (Heat)
Endothermic is a reaction that is absorbing energy (Heat)

Most of these reactions are in chemistry but also thermodynamics.

anonymous · Answer

@alphadxg Exothermic and endothermic are terms that describe a reaction. The question asked what happens during reactions. That is not the same as asking what term is used for a particular reaction type.

I don't know exactly what he is asking. It could be for the names or it could be for the actual mechanics.