In a generic energy diagram for a one-step chemical reaction
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Kinetics · Kinetics
Problem
In a generic energy diagram for a one-step chemical reaction, which feature corresponds to the activation energy of the reaction?
(a) the energy difference between the products and the peak of the curve
(b) the energy difference between the reactants and the peak of the curve
(c) the vertical distance from the x-axis to the peak of the curve
(d) the energy difference between the reactants and the products