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The overall energy change in a chemical reaction is the difference between the energy absorbed to break bonds in the reactants and the energy released when new bonds are formed in the products.
A reaction where energy is absorbed from surroundings, usually in form of heat.
A reaction that releases energy into its surroundings, usually as heat, light, sound or electricity.
The minimum quantity of energy which reacting species must possess in order to undergo a specified reaction.