Energy and Change Flashcards
1
Q
heat of reaction
A
the energy absorbed or released in a chemical
reaction.
2
Q
exothermic reactions
A
reactions that release energy.
3
Q
endothermic reactions
A
reactions that absorb energy.
4
Q
activation energy
A
the minimum energy needed for a reaction to take place
5
Q
activated complex
A
the unstable transition state from reactants to products
