How can you determine whether an equation is endothermic or exothermic?

To determine if an equation is endothermic or exothermic, you can look at the overall energy change. If the reaction absorbs energy from the surroundings, it is endothermic. If the reaction releases energy into the surroundings, it is exothermic. This can be determined by comparing the energy of the reactants to the energy of the products.