free energy diagrams Flashcards
if ∆G is negative what does that mean
it means the reaction is releasing energy and is spontaneous
if ∆G is positive, what does that mean
it means the reaction is absorbing energy
when is a reaction endergonic in terms of Sn1 and E1
the reaction is endergonic when breaking covalent bonds when the leaving group leaves,
this is an uphill process that requires activation energy
what is a free energy diagram
it represents the energy changes in a reaction
what is the reaction coordinate
it indicates the progess of a reaction in terms of the conversion of the reactants to the products
what is free energy of activation
it is the energy required to reach the first transition state at the top of the curve
what is the transition state
it is the top of the curve
what is the free energy change for the reaction
it is difference in energy between the reactants and products
