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What does a negative ΔH signify in a chemical reaction?
What does a negative ΔH signify in a chemical reaction?
- The reaction is exothermic, releasing energy into the surroundings. (correct)
- The reaction requires a catalyst to proceed.
- The reaction is at equilibrium, with no net energy change.
- The reaction is endothermic, absorbing energy from the surroundings.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an endothermic reaction?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an endothermic reaction?
- Increase in the temperature of the surroundings.
- ΔH is negative (ΔH < 0).
- Release of energy in the form of light.
- Absorption of energy from the surroundings. (correct)
In an exothermic reaction, how does the energy required to break bonds in the reactants compare to the energy released when new bonds are formed in the products?
In an exothermic reaction, how does the energy required to break bonds in the reactants compare to the energy released when new bonds are formed in the products?
- The energy required to break bonds is greater than the energy released.
- The energy required to break bonds is less than the energy released. (correct)
- There is no relationship between the energy required to break bonds and the energy released.
- The energy required to break bonds is equal to the energy released.
Which process exemplifies an endothermic reaction?
Which process exemplifies an endothermic reaction?
What is the primary characteristic of an exothermic reaction regarding energy flow?
What is the primary characteristic of an exothermic reaction regarding energy flow?
During an endothermic reaction, what happens to the temperature of the surroundings?
During an endothermic reaction, what happens to the temperature of the surroundings?
If a reaction has a ΔH value of +50 kJ/mol, how would it be classified?
If a reaction has a ΔH value of +50 kJ/mol, how would it be classified?
Which of the following reactions is most likely to occur spontaneously?
Which of the following reactions is most likely to occur spontaneously?
What is the role of activation energy in a chemical reaction?
What is the role of activation energy in a chemical reaction?
In a potential energy diagram, what does the activated complex represent?
In a potential energy diagram, what does the activated complex represent?
How do catalysts affect the activation energy of a reaction?
How do catalysts affect the activation energy of a reaction?
Which of the following best describes the function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
Which of the following best describes the function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
What does the area under the curve from reactants to the peak in a potential energy diagram represent?
What does the area under the curve from reactants to the peak in a potential energy diagram represent?
How does the presence of a catalyst affect the start and end points of a reaction on a potential energy diagram?
How does the presence of a catalyst affect the start and end points of a reaction on a potential energy diagram?
Which statement accurately describes the energy changes in an endothermic reaction?
Which statement accurately describes the energy changes in an endothermic reaction?
What role do enzymes play in biological systems?
What role do enzymes play in biological systems?
In the context of chemical reactions, what fundamental principle does the Law of Conservation of Energy affirm?
In the context of chemical reactions, what fundamental principle does the Law of Conservation of Energy affirm?
How does increasing the temperature typically affect the rate of a chemical reaction, and why?
How does increasing the temperature typically affect the rate of a chemical reaction, and why?
Consider a reaction where the activation energy of the forward reaction is significantly lower than that of the reverse reaction. What does this indicate about the reaction at equilibrium?
Consider a reaction where the activation energy of the forward reaction is significantly lower than that of the reverse reaction. What does this indicate about the reaction at equilibrium?
For a reaction A + B ⇌ C + D, if increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium towards the reactants, what can be inferred about the forward reaction?
For a reaction A + B ⇌ C + D, if increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium towards the reactants, what can be inferred about the forward reaction?
Given the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) with ΔH = -92 kJ/mol, what effect would increasing the pressure have on the yield of ammonia (NH3)?
Given the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) with ΔH = -92 kJ/mol, what effect would increasing the pressure have on the yield of ammonia (NH3)?
How does the addition of a negative catalyst (inhibitor) affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does the addition of a negative catalyst (inhibitor) affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Which of the following conditions would favor the formation of products in an endothermic reaction at equilibrium?
Which of the following conditions would favor the formation of products in an endothermic reaction at equilibrium?
Consider two reactions: Reaction 1 has an activation energy of 50 kJ/mol, and Reaction 2 has an activation energy of 100 kJ/mol. Both reactions are conducted at the same temperature. Which reaction will proceed faster, and why?
Consider two reactions: Reaction 1 has an activation energy of 50 kJ/mol, and Reaction 2 has an activation energy of 100 kJ/mol. Both reactions are conducted at the same temperature. Which reaction will proceed faster, and why?
How can the enthalpy change (ΔH) of a reaction be experimentally determined?
How can the enthalpy change (ΔH) of a reaction be experimentally determined?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between ΔH, temperature, and spontaneity of a reaction?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between ΔH, temperature, and spontaneity of a reaction?
How does the activated complex differ from both the reactants and the products in a chemical reaction?
How does the activated complex differ from both the reactants and the products in a chemical reaction?
If a certain reaction, known to be endothermic, is found to occur spontaneously at room temperature, what must be true about the entropy change (ΔS) for this reaction?
If a certain reaction, known to be endothermic, is found to occur spontaneously at room temperature, what must be true about the entropy change (ΔS) for this reaction?
In a reversible reaction at equilibrium, if the forward reaction is exothermic, what effect will increasing the temperature have on the equilibrium constant (K)?
In a reversible reaction at equilibrium, if the forward reaction is exothermic, what effect will increasing the temperature have on the equilibrium constant (K)?
How does the shape of the potential energy curve differ between a catalyzed and an uncatalyzed reaction, and what does this imply about the reaction mechanism?
How does the shape of the potential energy curve differ between a catalyzed and an uncatalyzed reaction, and what does this imply about the reaction mechanism?
Which of the following statements best describes the implication of a very large positive activation energy for a particular reaction at standard conditions?
Which of the following statements best describes the implication of a very large positive activation energy for a particular reaction at standard conditions?
Consider a scenario where a chemist introduces a catalyst into an endothermic reaction at equilibrium. How would this affect the equilibrium position and the enthalpy change (ΔH) of the reaction?
Consider a scenario where a chemist introduces a catalyst into an endothermic reaction at equilibrium. How would this affect the equilibrium position and the enthalpy change (ΔH) of the reaction?
Given that the dissolution of ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) in water is an endothermic process, what happens to the entropy of the system during dissolution, and why?
Given that the dissolution of ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) in water is an endothermic process, what happens to the entropy of the system during dissolution, and why?
Suppose a certain endothermic reaction has an activation energy $E_a$ of 150 kJ/mol and an enthalpy change $ΔH$ of +50 kJ/mol. What is the activation energy for the reverse reaction?
Suppose a certain endothermic reaction has an activation energy $E_a$ of 150 kJ/mol and an enthalpy change $ΔH$ of +50 kJ/mol. What is the activation energy for the reverse reaction?
A chemist is studying a protein folding process which is found to be exothermic with $ΔH = -20 \text{kJ/mol}$. In its unfolded state, the protein is highly disordered, but upon folding, it becomes more ordered. What can be said about the $ΔS$ of the folding process and its implications on spontaneity at physiological temperature ($37^\circ\text{C}$)?
A chemist is studying a protein folding process which is found to be exothermic with $ΔH = -20 \text{kJ/mol}$. In its unfolded state, the protein is highly disordered, but upon folding, it becomes more ordered. What can be said about the $ΔS$ of the folding process and its implications on spontaneity at physiological temperature ($37^\circ\text{C}$)?
In a complex reaction mechanism involving multiple elementary steps, the rate-determining step is found to have a very high activation energy compared to the pre-equilibrium steps. How does this influence the overall reaction rate, and what is its implication for catalysis?
In a complex reaction mechanism involving multiple elementary steps, the rate-determining step is found to have a very high activation energy compared to the pre-equilibrium steps. How does this influence the overall reaction rate, and what is its implication for catalysis?
What is the definition of the heat of reaction (ΔH)?
What is the definition of the heat of reaction (ΔH)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of exothermic reactions?
Which of the following is a characteristic of exothermic reactions?
Which of the following best describes an endothermic reaction?
Which of the following best describes an endothermic reaction?
If a reaction causes the surroundings to get warmer, what type of reaction is it?
If a reaction causes the surroundings to get warmer, what type of reaction is it?
What is the sign of ΔH for an endothermic reaction?
What is the sign of ΔH for an endothermic reaction?
Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
How is the energy flow different in exothermic reactions compared to endothermic reactions?
How is the energy flow different in exothermic reactions compared to endothermic reactions?
In an exothermic reaction, what happens to the energy stored in the chemical bonds?
In an exothermic reaction, what happens to the energy stored in the chemical bonds?
Which process typically involves a decrease in the temperature of its immediate surroundings?
Which process typically involves a decrease in the temperature of its immediate surroundings?
What is the activated complex in a chemical reaction?
What is the activated complex in a chemical reaction?
How does a catalyst increase the rate of a reaction?
How does a catalyst increase the rate of a reaction?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the activated complex?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the activated complex?
If a reaction has a high activation energy, what can be expected of its reaction rate?
If a reaction has a high activation energy, what can be expected of its reaction rate?
How do catalysts affect the enthalpy change (ΔH) of a reaction?
How do catalysts affect the enthalpy change (ΔH) of a reaction?
What is the primary difference between a catalyzed and an uncatalyzed reaction pathway?
What is the primary difference between a catalyzed and an uncatalyzed reaction pathway?
A reaction proceeds spontaneously at a high temperature but not at a low temperature. What can be inferred about ΔH and ΔS?
A reaction proceeds spontaneously at a high temperature but not at a low temperature. What can be inferred about ΔH and ΔS?
How does the addition of an inhibitor affect the activation energy of a reaction?
How does the addition of an inhibitor affect the activation energy of a reaction?
Which statement is true regarding the energy changes in an exothermic reaction?
Which statement is true regarding the energy changes in an exothermic reaction?
What does the area under the curve from the reactants to the activated complex on a potential energy diagram represent?
What does the area under the curve from the reactants to the activated complex on a potential energy diagram represent?
In a catalyzed reaction, how does the potential energy diagram differ from that of an uncatalyzed reaction?
In a catalyzed reaction, how does the potential energy diagram differ from that of an uncatalyzed reaction?
What effect would increasing the temperature have on an endothermic reaction at equilibrium?
What effect would increasing the temperature have on an endothermic reaction at equilibrium?
Consider the dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water, which is an endothermic process. What happens to the entropy of the system?
Consider the dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water, which is an endothermic process. What happens to the entropy of the system?
What is the relationship between activation energy and reaction rate?
What is the relationship between activation energy and reaction rate?
What distinguishes the activated complex from both reactants and products in a chemical reaction?
What distinguishes the activated complex from both reactants and products in a chemical reaction?
Which of the following factors influence whether a reaction will proceed spontaneously?
Which of the following factors influence whether a reaction will proceed spontaneously?
If increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium towards the reactants in a reaction A + B ⇌ C + D, what can be inferred about the forward reaction?
If increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium towards the reactants in a reaction A + B ⇌ C + D, what can be inferred about the forward reaction?
Two reactions occur: reaction 1 has energy of activation 50kj/mol. Reaction 2 has energy of activation 100kj/mol. Both are conducted at the same temperature. Which will proceed faster, and why?
Two reactions occur: reaction 1 has energy of activation 50kj/mol. Reaction 2 has energy of activation 100kj/mol. Both are conducted at the same temperature. Which will proceed faster, and why?
If a reaction occurs spontaneously at room temperature but only after the addition of a catalyst, what can be said about the activation energy and the change in Gibbs free energy ($ΔG$) for this reaction?
If a reaction occurs spontaneously at room temperature but only after the addition of a catalyst, what can be said about the activation energy and the change in Gibbs free energy ($ΔG$) for this reaction?
Suppose you discover a new catalyst that dramatically increases the rate of a specific endothermic reaction. What can be definitively concluded about the catalyzed reaction compared to the uncatalyzed reaction?
Suppose you discover a new catalyst that dramatically increases the rate of a specific endothermic reaction. What can be definitively concluded about the catalyzed reaction compared to the uncatalyzed reaction?
Imagine a scenario where a high concentration of reactants does not lead to a significant increase in the reaction rate. Which factor is most likely limiting the reaction?
Imagine a scenario where a high concentration of reactants does not lead to a significant increase in the reaction rate. Which factor is most likely limiting the reaction?
A chemist discovers a reaction that proceeds explosively, releasing large amounts of energy in a short time. What does this suggest about the activation energy and enthalpy change of the reaction?
A chemist discovers a reaction that proceeds explosively, releasing large amounts of energy in a short time. What does this suggest about the activation energy and enthalpy change of the reaction?
In a hypothetical scenario, a reaction is exothermic but does not proceed spontaneously at any temperature. What must be true regarding the entropy change (ΔS) for this reaction?
In a hypothetical scenario, a reaction is exothermic but does not proceed spontaneously at any temperature. What must be true regarding the entropy change (ΔS) for this reaction?
Consider a multi-step reaction where the first step has a significantly higher activation energy than subsequent steps. If a catalyst is added that specifically lowers the activation energy of only the first step, what is the most likely outcome regarding the overall reaction rate?
Consider a multi-step reaction where the first step has a significantly higher activation energy than subsequent steps. If a catalyst is added that specifically lowers the activation energy of only the first step, what is the most likely outcome regarding the overall reaction rate?
What is the heat of reaction (ΔH) defined as?
What is the heat of reaction (ΔH) defined as?
In an exothermic reaction, how does the energy required to break bonds in reactants compare to the energy released during bond formation in products?
In an exothermic reaction, how does the energy required to break bonds in reactants compare to the energy released during bond formation in products?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of endothermic reactions?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of endothermic reactions?
If a chemical reaction has a ΔH value of -150 kJ/mol, how is it classified?
If a chemical reaction has a ΔH value of -150 kJ/mol, how is it classified?
Which of the following processes is an example of an endothermic reaction?
Which of the following processes is an example of an endothermic reaction?
What happens to the temperature of the surroundings during an exothermic reaction?
What happens to the temperature of the surroundings during an exothermic reaction?
The dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water is used in cold packs. What type of reaction is this?
The dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water is used in cold packs. What type of reaction is this?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
Consider the reaction: $CO(g) + NO_2(g)
ightarrow CO_2(g) + NO(g)$, ΔH = –226 kJ·mol⁻¹. Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic?
Consider the reaction: $CO(g) + NO_2(g) ightarrow CO_2(g) + NO(g)$, ΔH = –226 kJ·mol⁻¹. Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic?
For the reaction $H_2O(l)
ightarrow H_2O(g)$, ΔH = +41 kJ·mol⁻¹. What does the positive ΔH value signify?
For the reaction $H_2O(l) ightarrow H_2O(g)$, ΔH = +41 kJ·mol⁻¹. What does the positive ΔH value signify?
In terms of energy flow, what is the fundamental difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions?
In terms of energy flow, what is the fundamental difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions?
Which of the following best describes the energy profile of an exothermic reaction on a potential energy diagram?
Which of the following best describes the energy profile of an exothermic reaction on a potential energy diagram?
For an endothermic reaction, which statement is true regarding the energy levels of reactants and products?
For an endothermic reaction, which statement is true regarding the energy levels of reactants and products?
Why is energy required to initiate both exothermic and endothermic reactions?
Why is energy required to initiate both exothermic and endothermic reactions?
How does activation energy (Ea) affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does activation energy (Ea) affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
How does a catalyst affect the potential energy diagram of a reaction?
How does a catalyst affect the potential energy diagram of a reaction?
Which statement accurately describes the energy changes for an endothermic reaction on a potential energy diagram?
Which statement accurately describes the energy changes for an endothermic reaction on a potential energy diagram?
What does the height of the 'activation energy barrier' on a potential energy diagram represent?
What does the height of the 'activation energy barrier' on a potential energy diagram represent?
Consider two reactions, Reaction 1 with Ea = 20 kJ/mol and Reaction 2 with Ea = 80 kJ/mol, both at the same temperature. Which reaction will proceed faster?
Consider two reactions, Reaction 1 with Ea = 20 kJ/mol and Reaction 2 with Ea = 80 kJ/mol, both at the same temperature. Which reaction will proceed faster?
How does a negative catalyst (inhibitor) affect the activation energy of a reaction?
How does a negative catalyst (inhibitor) affect the activation energy of a reaction?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between activation energy and reaction rate?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between activation energy and reaction rate?
In a potential energy diagram, what does the difference in energy between the reactants and products represent?
In a potential energy diagram, what does the difference in energy between the reactants and products represent?
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, what happens to energy in chemical reactions?
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, what happens to energy in chemical reactions?
Why is the activated complex considered to be at the highest potential energy along the reaction pathway?
Why is the activated complex considered to be at the highest potential energy along the reaction pathway?
Consider a reaction that is exothermic. If a catalyst is added, how will it affect the enthalpy change (ΔH) and the activation energy (Ea)?
Consider a reaction that is exothermic. If a catalyst is added, how will it affect the enthalpy change (ΔH) and the activation energy (Ea)?
For a reaction where the activation energy of the forward reaction is 75 kJ/mol and the enthalpy change (ΔH) is -25 kJ/mol, what is the activation energy of the reverse reaction?
For a reaction where the activation energy of the forward reaction is 75 kJ/mol and the enthalpy change (ΔH) is -25 kJ/mol, what is the activation energy of the reverse reaction?
In a multi-step reaction mechanism, the rate-determining step typically has:
In a multi-step reaction mechanism, the rate-determining step typically has:
Consider a reaction that is spontaneous at high temperatures but non-spontaneous at low temperatures. What can be inferred about the signs of ΔH and ΔS for this reaction?
Consider a reaction that is spontaneous at high temperatures but non-spontaneous at low temperatures. What can be inferred about the signs of ΔH and ΔS for this reaction?
Imagine a scenario where a reaction is exothermic but non-spontaneous at room temperature. What must be true about the entropy change (ΔS) for this reaction?
Imagine a scenario where a reaction is exothermic but non-spontaneous at room temperature. What must be true about the entropy change (ΔS) for this reaction?
In the context of reaction spontaneity and Gibbs free energy (ΔG = ΔH - TΔS), under what conditions is an exothermic reaction guaranteed to be spontaneous?
In the context of reaction spontaneity and Gibbs free energy (ΔG = ΔH - TΔS), under what conditions is an exothermic reaction guaranteed to be spontaneous?
Suppose a reaction has a very large positive activation energy. What does this imply about the reaction rate and the conditions typically needed for it to occur?
Suppose a reaction has a very large positive activation energy. What does this imply about the reaction rate and the conditions typically needed for it to occur?
If a chemist adds a catalyst to a reaction at equilibrium, what is the effect on the equilibrium position and the enthalpy change (ΔH) of the reaction?
If a chemist adds a catalyst to a reaction at equilibrium, what is the effect on the equilibrium position and the enthalpy change (ΔH) of the reaction?
Which statement best describes the relationship between the catalyzed and uncatalyzed pathways of a reaction?
Which statement best describes the relationship between the catalyzed and uncatalyzed pathways of a reaction?
Consider the process of evaporating water ($H_2O(l)
ightarrow H_2O(g)$). Is this process exothermic or endothermic, and what is the sign of ΔH?
Consider the process of evaporating water ($H_2O(l) ightarrow H_2O(g)$). Is this process exothermic or endothermic, and what is the sign of ΔH?
For a reaction A + B → C + D, if increasing the temperature favors the reactants, what can be inferred about the forward reaction?
For a reaction A + B → C + D, if increasing the temperature favors the reactants, what can be inferred about the forward reaction?
In which scenario would increasing the temperature generally NOT lead to a significant increase in the rate of a chemical reaction?
In which scenario would increasing the temperature generally NOT lead to a significant increase in the rate of a chemical reaction?
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Heat of Reaction (ΔH)
Heat of Reaction (ΔH)
Overall energy change during a chemical reaction.
Exothermic Reactions
Exothermic Reactions
Reactions that release energy into the surroundings, usually as heat.
Endothermic Reactions
Endothermic Reactions
Reactions that absorb energy from the surroundings.
Negative ΔH
Negative ΔH
The reaction results in a net release of energy, making the surroundings warmer.
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Positive ΔH
Positive ΔH
The reaction consumes energy, making the surroundings cooler.
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Endothermic Reactions (ΔH > 0)
Endothermic Reactions (ΔH > 0)
Reactions where the system absorbs energy from the surroundings, resulting in a net energy gain.
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Exothermic Reactions (ΔH < 0)
Exothermic Reactions (ΔH < 0)
Reactions where the system releases energy to the surroundings, resulting in a net energy release.
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Positive ΔH (Endothermic)
Positive ΔH (Endothermic)
Molecules must overcome a higher energy barrier to transform into products, typically requiring external energy sources.
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Negative ΔH (Exothermic)
Negative ΔH (Exothermic)
Product molecules form at a lower energy level than reactants, spontaneously releasing excess energy.
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Endothermic Energy Flow
Endothermic Energy Flow
Energy is absorbed from the surroundings into the system.
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Exothermic Energy Flow
Exothermic Energy Flow
Energy is released into the surroundings from the system.
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Activation Energy (Ea)
Activation Energy (Ea)
Minimum energy required for reactants to undergo a chemical reaction.
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Activated Complex
Activated Complex
An unstable, temporary arrangement of atoms where old bonds are breaking and new bonds are forming.
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Positive Catalysts (Catalysts)
Positive Catalysts (Catalysts)
Substances that lower the activation energy, speeding up a reaction.
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Negative Catalysts (Inhibitors)
Negative Catalysts (Inhibitors)
Substances that increase the activation energy, slowing down a reaction.
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Activation Energy (Eₐ)
Activation Energy (Eₐ)
Minimum energy required for reactants to transform into products during a chemical reaction.
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Activated Complex (Transition State)
Activated Complex (Transition State)
Unstable arrangement of atoms at the peak of the activation energy barrier.
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Exothermic Reaction Definition
Exothermic Reaction Definition
Chemical processes releasing energy, increasing surroundings' temperature with a negative ΔH.
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Endothermic Reaction Definition
Endothermic Reaction Definition
Reactions absorbing energy, decreasing surroundings' temperature with a positive ΔH.
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Exothermic Characteristics
Exothermic Characteristics
Energy release observable as heat, light, or sound; negative ΔH.
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Endothermic Characteristics
Endothermic Characteristics
Energy absorption decreases surroundings’ temperature; positive ΔH.
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Exothermic Reaction Sign
Exothermic Reaction Sign
If heat of reaction (ΔH) is negative.
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Endothermic Reaction Sign
Endothermic Reaction Sign
If heat of reaction (ΔH) is positive.
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Energy and Endothermic Reactions
Energy and Endothermic Reactions
Energy is absorbed; reactant molecules need external energy.
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Energy and Exothermic Reactions
Energy and Exothermic Reactions
Energy is liberated; product molecules spontaneously release energy.
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Uncatalyzed Reaction Rate
Uncatalyzed Reaction Rate
Reaction rate is lower.
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Catalyzed Reaction Rate
Catalyzed Reaction Rate
Reaction rate is faster.
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Activation Energy role
Activation Energy role
The energy barrier the reactants need to overcome to form the activated complex.
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Catalysis action
Catalysis action
Reaction pathway with lower activation energy.
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Energy cannot be created or destroyed
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
Transforms into reaction
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ΔH sign reactants and products
ΔH sign reactants and products
Energy absorbed
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ΔH sign products and reactants
ΔH sign products and reactants
Energy released
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Heat of Reaction
Heat of Reaction
The overall energy change in a chemical reaction, representing the difference between energy required to break bonds and energy released when bonds form.
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Reasoning for exothermic reactions
Reasoning for exothermic reactions
Reactions proceed if energy released (products) is greater than energy consumed(reactants).
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Reasoning for endothermic reactions
Reasoning for endothermic reactions
Reactions proceed if energy consumed(reactants) is greater than energy released (products).
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Chemical Thermodynamics
Chemical Thermodynamics
The study of energy changes in chemical reactions and systems.
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Endothermic Temperature Change
Endothermic Temperature Change
In endothermic reactions, surrounds gets colder because the reaction is consuming energy from those surroundings
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Exothermic Temperature Change
Exothermic Temperature Change
In exothermic reactions, surrounds gets warmer as the reaction emits energy into them.
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ΔH Sign: Exothermic
ΔH Sign: Exothermic
Indicates energy release; denoted with a negative sign, e.g., ΔH = –226 kJ·mol⁻¹.
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ΔH Sign: Endothermic
ΔH Sign: Endothermic
Indicates energy absorption; denoted with a positive sign e.g., ΔH = +41 kJ·mol⁻¹.
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ΔH negative
ΔH negative
Visual representation that helps to understand if the reaction results in a net release of energy, making the surroundings warmer.
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ΔH positive
ΔH positive
Visual representation that helps to understand if the reaction consumes energy, making the surroundings cooler.
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Reaction Energy Threshold
Reaction Energy Threshold
The minimum energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur.
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Potential Energy Diagram
Potential Energy Diagram
Diagram showing reactants and products energy
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Energy changes in reactions
Energy changes in reactions
Overall chemical reactions and spontaneity
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Effect on Products
Effect on Products
Without sufficient activation the reactants will not convert into products.
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Exothermic effect
Exothermic effect
Reactions release energy to surroundings resulting in increased environment temperature.
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Endothermic effect
Endothermic effect
Reactions absorb energy from surroundings resulting in decreased environment temperature.
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- The heat of reaction (ΔH) signifies the overall energy change in a chemical reaction.
- ΔH is the variance between energy needed to break reactant bonds and energy released when product bonds form.
- ΔH can be positive or negative, indicating energy absorption or release, respectively.
Exothermic Reactions
- Exothermic reactions release energy into the surroundings, typically as heat, light, or sound.
- Breaking reactant bonds requires less energy than is released upon forming product bonds.
- ΔH is negative (ΔH < 0) in exothermic reactions.
- Temperature of surroundings increases.
- Examples include combustion, rusting, and reactions in hand warmers.
Endothermic Reactions
- Endothermic reactions absorb energy from the surroundings.
- Breaking reactant bonds requires more energy than is released upon forming product bonds.
- ΔH is positive (ΔH > 0).
- Temperature of surroundings decreases.
- Examples include photosynthesis, dissolving ammonium nitrate in water, and electrolysis of water.
Classifying Reactions
- If ΔH is negative, the reaction is exothermic.
- If ΔH is positive, the reaction is endothermic.
- Exothermic reactions release energy, warming the surroundings.
- Endothermic reactions consume energy, cooling the surroundings.
Conceptual Overview
- Chemical reactions are categorized by energy changes, represented by the enthalpy change (ΔH).
Endothermic Reactions (ΔH > 0)
- Endothermic reactions absorb energy from the surroundings, resulting in a positive ΔH.
- Energy is needed to break the bonds of reactants.
- The temperature of the surroundings decreases.
- Examples: photosynthesis, evaporation, and dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water.
- Reactants have lower energy than products, graphically represented by a peak at the activated complex.
Exothermic Reactions (ΔH < 0)
- Exothermic reactions release energy to the surroundings, resulting in a negative ΔH.
- Energy is released when new bonds form in the product molecules.
- The temperature of the surroundings increases.
- Examples: combustion, respiration, and reactions of acids with bases.
- Reactants have higher energy than products, graphically represented by energy level descending from reactants to products.
Interpreting Reaction Enthalpy (ΔH)
- Positive ΔH (Endothermic): Energy is absorbed, requiring external energy sources for reactants to transform into products.
- Negative ΔH (Exothermic): Energy is released; product molecules form at a lower energy level, spontaneously releasing excess energy.
Writing Conventions for ΔH
- Exothermic Reaction: ΔH has a negative value, indicating energy release, e.g., CO(g) + NO2(g) → CO2(g) + NO(g), ΔH = –226 kJ·mol⁻¹.
- Endothermic Reaction: ΔH has a positive value, signaling energy absorption, e.g., H2O(l) → H2O(g), ΔH = +41 kJ·mol⁻¹.
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Energy changes are associated with reactions when bonds in reactants and products break and form.
- Change in enthalpy (ΔH) quantifies the energy change in a reaction.
Endothermic Reactions
- ΔH > 0: Energy is absorbed from the surroundings into the system to break reactant bonds.
- Energy taken in to break bonds is greater than the energy released when new bonds form, so there is a net gain of energy.
- Energy Absorption: Primarily heat.
- Temperature Drop: Surroundings around the reaction setup tend to get colder.
- Examples: Photosynthesis and evaporation of water.
Exothermic Reactions
- ΔH < 0: Energy is released into the surroundings because it requires less energy to break bonds than is released when bonds form.
- Energy Release: Manifests as heat, light, sound, or a combination thereof.
- Temperature Increase: Surroundings around the reaction setup tend to get warmer.
- Examples: Combustion, respiration, and mixing sulfuric acid with water.
Comparing Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Energy Flow: In exothermic reactions, energy flows out; in endothermic reactions, energy flows in.
- Environmental Impact: Exothermic reactions make the environment hotter, and endothermic reactions make it colder.
- Practical Applications: Exothermic reactions are often harnessed for heating purposes; endothermic reactions are used in cooling processes.
Activation Energy (Ea)
- Activation energy is the minimum energy needed for reactants to undergo a chemical reaction and form products.
- Higher activation energy leads to slower reactions.
- Activation energy is represented in potential energy diagrams, including graphs of reactants, the activated complex, and products.
Activated Complex (Transition State)
- The activated complex is an unstable arrangement of atoms where bonds are breaking and forming.
- It is a midpoint between reactants and products.
- The activated complex has higher energy than reactants and products.
- It is not isolatable due to high energy and instability.
Catalysis
- Positive Catalysts (Catalysts): Lower the activation energy, speeding up the reaction without being consumed.
- Negative Catalysts (Inhibitors): Increase the activation energy, slowing down the reaction.
- Catalysts provide an alternative reaction pathway with lower activation energy.
- Increase the rate by allowing more reactant particles to have enough energy to reach the transition state.
Energy Changes in Reactions (ΔH)
- Endothermic Reactions: Absorb energy (ΔH > 0), and reactants have lower energy than products.
- Exothermic Reactions: Release energy (ΔH < 0), and reactants have higher energy than products.
- Potential energy diagrams show activation energy, energy of reactants, activated complex, and products.
Catalyzed vs. Uncatalyzed Reactions
- Uncatalyzed Reaction: Higher activation energy, slower reaction rate.
- Catalyzed Reaction: Lower activation energy due to the catalyst, faster reaction rate.
- Graphs represent the potential energy changes throughout the reaction course for both catalyzed and uncatalyzed scenarios.
Examples and Applications
- Endothermic: Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
- Exothermic: Combustion of fuels releases energy as heat and light.
Catalysts in Everyday Life
- Enzymes in biological systems accelerate metabolic reactions.
- Industrial catalysts are used in the Haber process for ammonia synthesis.
Law of Conservation of Energy in Chemical Reactions
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it only changes form.
- In chemical reactions, energy transferred as heat or work is accounted for by changes in enthalpy (ΔH).
Activation Energy (Eₐ)
- Activation energy is the minimum energy required for reactants to transform into products during a chemical reaction.
- Reactions will not proceed without sufficient energy to surpass this barrier.
- Lower activation energy means faster reaction and vice versa.
- Catalysts lower the activation energy, thereby speeding up reactions without being consumed.
Activated Complex (Transition State)
- The activated complex is the unstable arrangement of atoms found at the peak of the activation energy barrier.
- Bonds in the reactants are breaking, and new bonds in the products are forming.
- It is neither reactant nor product but an intermediate state with high potential energy.
- Its existence is fleeting, quickly dissociating into products or reverting to reactants.
Sketch Graphs of Reaction Profiles
- X-axis: Represents the course of the reaction, from reactants to products.
- Y-axis: Represents potential energy.
- Peak Point: The highest point on the curve, representing the activated complex.
Endothermic Reactions (Uncatalyzed)
- The graph begins at the energy level of the reactants, climbs to the peak representing the activation energy, then ends higher, indicating energy absorption.
Endothermic Reactions (Catalyzed)
- Catalyst causes a similar shape to the uncatalyzed reaction, but the peak is lower, showing reduced activation energy.
Exothermic Reactions (Uncatalyzed)
- The graph starts at the energy level of reactants, rises to the activation energy peak, then drops below the initial energy level, depicting energy release.
Exothermic Reactions (Catalyzed)
- Catalyst follows the same general path as the uncatalyzed reaction but with a lower activation energy peak.
Interpreting Graphs
- The area under the curve from reactants to the peak represents the activation energy.
- The difference between the energy levels of products and reactants represents the change in enthalpy (ΔH) of the reaction.
- A catalysed reaction will have the same start and end points as its uncatalysed counterpart but with a lower peak (activation energy).
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