Reaction Profiles ( 14.1 ) Flashcards
1
Q
what information is contained within reaction profile diagrams
A
1) relative energies of reactants and products
2) activation energy
3) overall energy change
2
Q
what is the role of catalysts in reaction profiles and what effect does it have
A
catalysts increase reaction rates by lowering the activation energy increasing the chances of collision
3
Q
what is required for chemical reactions to take place
A
the collision of particles is required for chemical reactions to take place
4
Q
what is the meaning of activation energy
A
activation energy is the minimum amount of energy that reacting must have for a reaction to occur
5
Q
what is on the X axis in the reaction profile diagram
A
progress of reaction
6
Q
what Is on the Y axis in the reaction profile diagram
A
Energy
