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Endergonic and Exergonic Processes
Shown are some examples of endergonic processes (ones that require energy) and exergonic processes (ones that release energy). These include (a) a compost pile decomposing, (b) a chick hatching from a fertilized egg, (c) sand art being destroyed, and (d) a ball rolling down a hill.
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"OpenStax College, Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy. October 16, 2013."
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