adjective
- releasing energy during a chemical reaction
Usage: biochemistry; chemistry
Examples
- The breakdown of glucose is an exergonic process that releases energy for cellular work.
- Exergonic reactions have a negative change in free energy.
- ATP hydrolysis is a highly exergonic reaction used to power many biological processes.
- The combustion of gasoline is an exergonic reaction that powers car engines.
- Cellular respiration involves several exergonic steps that capture energy in ATP molecules.
- Exergonic reactions tend to occur spontaneously under standard conditions.