When the rate at which a chemical reaction generates heat is faster than the rate at which the equipment can remove the heat, the reaction is considered endothermic in nature, and the heat is used to generate more of the products.

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An endothermic reaction absorbs heat from its surroundings, whereas the scenario described is characteristic of an exothermic reaction, which releases heat.

When the Rate at Which a Chemical Reaction Generates Heat