Implications For Chemical Reactions
Chemical endothermic reactions need heat to be performed. In a thermochemical reaction that is endothermic, the heat is placed on the reactants' side (heat is necessary for and absorbed during the reaction). The heat absorbed during the chemical reaction results in a decrease in temperature of its surroundings. This principle is employed in instant cold compresses (ice packs) which are used in first-aid.
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