Voc
Thermochemistry
Exothermic reaction
A chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat
Thermal (heat) energy
The energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature.
Endothermic reaction
Any chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its environment
Radiant (light) energy
Energy that is transferred by electromagnetic radiation
Photosynthesis
A chemical process that occurs in plants, algae, and some types of bacteria, when they are exposed to sunlight
Reactants
Products
The species formed from chemical reactions