Chemical Energetics and Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Activation Energy and Catalysis

Exploring the energy barrier of reactions and how catalysts provide alternative pathways.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does activation energy determine the rate at which a reaction occurs?
  2. 2What is the mechanism by which a catalyst lowers the energy requirement of a reaction?
  3. 3Why do some spontaneous reactions require an initial spark to begin?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Chemical Energetics - S3MOE: Speed of Reaction - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Chemical Energetics and Thermodynamics
Period: Thermodynamics

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