Hi, I'm a 16 y/o currently studying the topic of Exothermic and Endothermic reactions.
I was wondering about the definition of an Endothermic reaction: a reaction that absorbs energy from the surroundings, including heat energy, such that there is a decrease in temperature. I know there is an explanation for this but i do not understand. If it absorbs heat, how does it result in a cooler temperature than its surroundings? Should it not increase in temperature after absorbing heat?
I greatly appreciate a response.