Energy Diagrams and Reaction Pathways
Interpreting energy diagrams to visualize activation energy, enthalpy changes, and reaction pathways.
Key Questions
- Draw and interpret an energy diagram for an exothermic reaction.
- Identify the activation energy and enthalpy change on an energy diagram.
- Explain how a catalyst changes the reaction pathway on an energy diagram.
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