exothermic and endothermic reactions Flashcards
1
Q
what’s on the y axis of a reaction profile
A
energy
2
Q
what’s on the x axis of a reaction profile
A
progress of reaction
3
Q
what’s side of the reaction profile is reactants on
A
left
4
Q
what side of the reaction profile is products on
A
right
5
Q
define exothermic reaction?
A
reactions that transfer energy into the surroundings
6
Q
define endothermic reactions?
A
taking in heat energy from surroundings
7
Q
define activation energy?
A
the minimum amount of energy the reactant particles need to collide and react
