Reaction Energy Profile

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

The energy profile of a one-step reaction is shown.

Ea Reaction progress E

On the energy profile diagram, the activation energy Ea is best described as:

  • A

    Total energy of products

  • B

    Difference between reactants and products

  • C

    Energy from reactants to transition state peak

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  • D

    Energy from products to peak

Explanation

Ea is the energy required to reach the transition state from reactants.

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