p6. energy changes Flashcards
1
Q
features of a reaction profile
A
- reactants
- products
- activation energy
- total energy change
2
Q
difference between exothermic and endothermic reaction profiles
A
- exothermic = more energy at the start compared to the end
- endothermic = less energy at the start compared to the end
3
Q
what is activation needed for
A
- activation energy is the minimum amount of energy required to undergo a reaction