Scientists discover new platinum catalysts for the dehydrogenation of propane (PhysOrg.com) -- The process to turn propane into industrially necessary propylene has been expensive and ...

IS HELL EXOTHERMIC, OR ENDOTHERMIC? The following is an actual question given on University of Liverpool chemistry finals. The answer by one student was so "profound" that the professor shared it ...

Evaporation is an endothermic process undertaken by all liquids. This physical state change occurs when surface molecules gain sufficient kinetic energy to overcome the enthalpy of vaporization.

Hand Warmers by Mike Bullivant Exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions Heat from cold wood ashes Slaking Lime The Thermite reaction Making your own hand warmer Further reading and websites ...