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What is the definition of activation energy?
What is the definition of activation energy?
Which statement is true regarding effective collisions?
Which statement is true regarding effective collisions?
How does activation energy affect reaction rates?
How does activation energy affect reaction rates?
What does the transition state represent in an energy vs. reaction progress diagram?
What does the transition state represent in an energy vs. reaction progress diagram?
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What happens if the particle energy is below the activation energy?
What happens if the particle energy is below the activation energy?
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Study Notes
Bond Energy and Enthalpy of Reaction
- Bond energy is the energy needed to break a bond
- Enthalpy (ΔH°) of reaction can be calculated by subtracting the sum of bond energies of products from the sum of bond energies of reactants
- Results from calculations using bond energy data may differ from experimental values
Activation Energy
- Chemical reactions involve breaking and forming chemical bonds, requiring energy changes.
- Collision theory explains reaction kinetics, stating that colliding particles need sufficient energy and correct orientation for effective bonding.
- An effective collision is when particles' energy exceeds the repulsion between reacting particles and correct orientation for bonding exists.
- Activation energy is the minimum energy required for an effective collision; no reaction occurs if energy is less.
- Reaction rate depends on activation energy
- A reaction diagram (figure 8.1) illustrates this concept: the activation energy is the energy barrier reactants must overcome to proceed to the transition state for product formation.
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This quiz covers the concepts of bond energy and enthalpy of reaction, detailing how to calculate reaction enthalpy and its relation to bond energies. Additionally, it explores activation energy and collision theory, emphasizing their role in chemical reactions and reaction rates. Test your understanding of these key topics in chemistry!