Endergonic reaction vs endothermic reaction.

[MBBphys]

Homework Statement

Are endergonic reactions and endothermic reactions the same thing?

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[SteamKing]

Homework Statement

Are endergonic reactions and endothermic reactions the same thing?

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What does the dictionary say?

 

[MBBphys]

What does the dictionary say?

It uses slightly different wording; perhaps you could clarify? Thanks

 

[SteamKing]

It uses slightly different wording; perhaps you could clarify? Thanks

An endothermic reaction must absorb heat from its surroundings in order to proceed:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endothermic_process

An endergonic reaction requires energy to get started:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endergonic_reaction

Endergonic reactions don't happen spontaneously without some initial energy input.