Interpreting Potential Energy Diagrams
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Science
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a potential energy diagram?
Back
A graphical representation showing the change in potential energy of a system as reactants are converted into products.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does PEreact represent in a potential energy diagram?
Back
The potential energy of the reactants before a chemical reaction occurs.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does PEprod represent in a potential energy diagram?
Back
The potential energy of the products after a chemical reaction has occurred.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does PEAC represent in a potential energy diagram?
Back
The potential energy at the activation complex, the highest point in the diagram where reactants are transformed into products.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate activation energy (Ea)?
Back
Ea = PEAC - PEreac.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is activation energy?
Back
The minimum amount of energy required for reactants to undergo a chemical change.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a higher activation energy indicate about a reaction?
Back
It indicates that the reaction is slower, as more energy is required to initiate it.
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