C7.3 Reaction Profiles Flashcards
1
Q
What should the reaction profile for an exothermic reaction look like?
A
➢ Reactants being higher than products
2
Q
What should the reaction of an endothermic reaction look like?
A
➢ Reactants being lower than reactants
3
Q
What needs to be shown on a reaction profile diagram?
A
➢ Reactants and products
➢ Activation energy
➢ Overall energy change
4
Q
What is the activation energy?
A
➢ Amount of energy required to start of the reaction
5
Q
What type of reaction is breaking bonds?
A
➢ Endothermic - due to energy being supplied to break the bonds
6
Q
What type of reaction is making bonds?
A
➢ Exothermic - due to energy being transferred into the surroundings
