Interpreting Energy Graphs

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze energy graphs to determine the total energy of a closed system.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Potential Energy Diagrams - Chemistry - Catalyst, Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

On an energy graph, the reactants are at 200 kJ and the products are at 150 kJ. What is the change in energy (ΔH) for this reaction? On an energy graph, the transition state is at 500 kJ and the reactants are at 300 kJ. What is the activation energy for the forward reaction?

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