7. AH for an uncatalyzed reaction is -5.0 kJ/mol. If the activation energy, Ea, is 20.0 kJ/mol, which reaction has the larger activation energy? A. the forward reaction B. the reverse reaction C. both reactions occur at the same rate D. The reaction will not take place without a catalyst.

7. AH for an uncatalyzed reaction is -5.0 kJ/mol. If the activation energy, Ea, is 20.0 kJ/mol, which reaction has the larger activation energy? A. the forward reaction B. the reverse reaction C. both reactions occur at the same rate D. The reaction will not take place without a catalyst.

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7. AH for an uncatalyzed reaction is -5.0 kJ/mol. If
the activation energy, Ea, is 20.0 kJ/mol, which
reaction has the larger activation energy?
A. the forward reaction
B. the reverse reaction
C. both reactions occur at the same rate
D. The reaction will not take place without a
catalyst.

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