During chemical reactions, enthalpy changes occur as bonds are broken and formed.
Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic if more thermal energy is released making new bonds than taken in breaking bonds?
The energy level diagram for an endothermic reaction is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Label the energy level diagram shown in Figure 1.
An element X undergoes complete combustion according to the following equation.
X + O2 → XO2
The enthalpy change, ΔH, and activation energy, Ea, for this reaction are -520 kJ mol-1 and +630 kJ mol-1 respectively.
Draw the energy level diagram for this reaction.
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