Thursday, October 22, 2009

Potential Energy Diagrams

Be aware of the terminology.
heat of reaction, activation energy forward, activation energy reverse, activated complex

The following are a few examples of potential energy diagrams:
(1) Endothermic shown below





(2) Exothermic shown below




A nice link. Again with practice questions and answers.

Potentially, you may find the following jokes amusing. Why did the fish cross the road? [Somebody threw it.] What sea animal can be adjusted to play music? [A tune-a fish.] What lies at the bottom of the sea and shakes? [A nervous wreck.]