Reactions

Definition

A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances into another.

Related terms

Exothermic Reaction: A reaction where energy is released into its surroundings usually in form heat.

Endothermic Reaction: A reaction where energy from its surroundings is absorbed usually as heat.

Redox Reaction: It's short for reduction-oxidation reaction; this involves transfer electrons between two species.