1. a) Describe the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions. b) Define activation energy. c) Draw a labelled enthalpy profile diagram for an endothermic reaction.
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**Step 2:** Activation energy is the additional amount of energy required for a reaction to reach its threshold and initiate the reaction. It is the energy barrier that must be overcome for the reaction to proceed. **Step 3:** To draw a labelled enthalpy Show more…
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