5.2.2 - Bond Breaking And Bond Making Flashcards
1
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What is bond energy !?
A
Bond energy is the different amount of heat energy that is absorbed or released when a bond is broken or made
2
Q
What is the equation to calculate the enthalpy change of a reaction using bond energies!?
A
🔼H(kj/mol)= bonds broken- bonds. - made
3
Q
What is a reaction profile diagram !?
A
A Reaction profile diagram is like an energy level diagram, but it shows the path. The reaction actually takes from reactants to products.
4
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An example of a reaction profile diagram representing an exothermic reaction:
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5
Q
What is the activation energy !?
A
. The activation energy is the energy needed to break the bonds for the reaction
