Chapter 7.3 Reaction profiles Flashcards
1
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What is bond breaking?
A
Bond breaking is endothermic.
2
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What is bond making?
A
Bond making is exothermic.
3
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What is the definition of activation energy?
A
the minimum quantity of energy which the reacting species must possess in order to undergo a specified reaction.
4
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What does Breaking bonds do to energy?
A
Breaking bonds aBsorbs energy.
5
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What does foRming bonds do to energy?
A
foRming bonds Releases energy.
6
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What does a reaction profile diagram show?
A
A reaction profile is a diagram showing the change in chemical potential energy, referred to as the energy pathway, as a chemical reaction proceeds from reactants to product.