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Identify that an endothermic reaction absorbs thermal energy from the environment, causing a drop in the temperature of the surroundings.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryChemical energeticsCore content

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Identify that an endothermic reaction absorbs thermal energy from the environment, causing a drop in the temperature of the surroundings

This point belongs to Exothermic and endothermic reactions, especially Exothermic and endothermic reactions outcomes.
You need to be able to identify that an endothermic reaction absorbs thermal energy from the environment, causing a drop in the temperature of the surroundings.
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