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While cooking heat is produced also so why it is endo thermic reaction???

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical process that releases more energy than it intakes, in the form of heat and/or light. An example of this would be lighting a match - it just takes some mild friction but it creates a hot flame.Endothermic reactions are the opposite.

Why cooking is endothermic?

It is true to say that it could be either, but most would agree that cooking food is endothermic - food takes in the heat during cooking, and doesn't release it while cooking. The heat is circulated through the food when it is cooking, making it endothermic. Some foods release the heat, but this is only after the food has been cut.

More Examples:Endothermic reactions intake energy from their environment to perform the chemical process required. Cooking is a good example of an endothermic process. Think about making a pie. If you simply put the fruit into a pie crust and let it sit, nothing will happen other than some warming to room temperature. You must place the pie into the oven and add heat to the equation. The addition of heat will alter the chemical bonds in the pie and turn it into a warm, yummy treat.

Endo means inside, so endothermic means inside heat. Exo means outside, so exothermic means outside heat. Cooking puts heat inside of foods and is, therefore, considered an endothermic process.
Eg:Cooking an egg is an endothermic process. The egg absorbs the heat from the water and does not release it. Though the cooking process is absolutely endothermic.


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