5. On the axes below, draw the energy diagram of a one-step, exothermic reaction with an activation energy of 40 kJ/mol and a AH of -30 kJ/mol. Then, draw another curve corresponding to the reaction in the presence of a catalyst that reduces the activation energy by 20 kJ/mol. Energy (kJ/mol) 100 80 60 40 20 O reactants Reaction progress

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5. On the axes below, draw the energy diagram of a one-step, exothermic reaction
with an activation energy of 40 kJ/mol and a AH of -30 kJ/mol. Then, draw another
curve corresponding to the reaction in the presence of a catalyst that reduces the
activation energy by 20 kJ/mol.
Energy (kJ/mol)
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80
60
40
20
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reactants
Reaction progress
Transcribed Image Text:5. On the axes below, draw the energy diagram of a one-step, exothermic reaction with an activation energy of 40 kJ/mol and a AH of -30 kJ/mol. Then, draw another curve corresponding to the reaction in the presence of a catalyst that reduces the activation energy by 20 kJ/mol. Energy (kJ/mol) 100 80 60 40 20 0 reactants Reaction progress
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