Question

what does it mean when a reaction is described as \endothermic\? the reaction occurs at a very high temperature. the reaction involves the formation of new substances. the reaction releases energy in the form of heat. the reaction absorbs energy from the surroundings as heat.

Explanation:

An endothermic reaction is defined as a reaction that absorbs energy from the surroundings in the form of heat. It is not about high - temperature occurrence, formation of new substances (which is true for all chemical reactions), or energy release.

Answer:

The reaction absorbs energy from the surroundings as heat.