25 15 B 10 A Reaction progress - Use the reaction energy diagram above to answer the following questions. Calculate the activation energy, AG * , for the step D to C. kcal/mol Calculate the overall energy change, AG°, for the process B to A. kcal/mol Which step is faster, (a) B to A or (b) C to D? 20 Free Energy (kcal/mol)

25 15 B 10 A Reaction progress - Use the reaction energy diagram above to answer the following questions. Calculate the activation energy, AG * , for the step D to C. kcal/mol Calculate the overall energy change, AG°, for the process B to A. kcal/mol Which step is faster, (a) B to A or (b) C to D? 20 Free Energy (kcal/mol)

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics: Rates Of Reactions

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