Question

2. In a particular chemical reaction, the energy of the reactants is 30 kJ and the energy of the products is 5 kJ. The maximum energy of the system is 40 kJ.
a. Sketch a potential energy diagram for this reaction. Make sure to label the energy of the reactants the energy of the products, the activation energy and the enthalpy change for the reaction.
b. What is the activation energy for this reaction?
c. What is the enthalpy change for this reaction?
d. Is this reaction endothermic or exothermic? Explain your answer in two ways: first, using the energy values and second by referring to the

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

can you please explain this

Answer 4

The energy of activation is minimum energy that must be put in, with potential reactants to cause a chemical reaction to proceed.

Answer 5

Well, you are given the values, SKETCH THEM. It takes 30 kj to begin the reaction, meaning you will have a hump, so it starts at 30

Answer 6

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Answer 7

But would this be endothermic

Answer 8

It should be like a wave, goes up, then reaches a maximum (at 40 kj), and goes back down to 5 upon formation of the products.

Answer 9

Thank you