Asked by Baylie Northrup on Apr 27, 2024
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In the energy diagram for an endothermic reaction, what will be the only difference between the catalyzed and uncatalyzed plot of the reaction?
A) The product's energy will be higher for the uncatalyzed plot.
B) The energy of activation will be higher for the uncatalyzed plot.
C) The energy of activation will be lower for the uncatalyzed plot.
D) The product's energy will be lower for the uncatalyzed plot.
Energy Diagram
A graphical representation that shows the energy levels of the reactants, intermediates, and products in a chemical reaction.
Endothermic Reaction
A chemical reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings, typically in the form of heat.
Catalyzed
A process in which the rate of a chemical reaction is increased by the presence of a catalyst, which remains unchanged by the reaction.
- Gain insight into the role of catalysts in modifying the energy landscape of reactions.
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Kelly FoleyApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The primary role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction is to lower the activation energy required for the reaction to proceed, without being consumed in the process. Therefore, for both endothermic and exothermic reactions, the energy of activation will be higher for the uncatalyzed plot compared to the catalyzed plot.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the role of catalysts in modifying the energy landscape of reactions.