E Reaction Coordinate Referring to the diagram above (potential energy vs. extent of reaction), answer the following. a) For the chemical reaction represented, which quantity is greater: The bond energies of the reactants, or the bond energies of the products? Explain your answer. b) Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic? Explain your answer.

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Reaction Coordinate
Referring to the diagram above (potential energy vs. extent of reaction), answer the
following.
a) For the chemical reaction represented, which quantity is greater: The bond energies of the
reactants, or the bond energies of the products? Explain your answer.
b) Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic? Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:E Reaction Coordinate Referring to the diagram above (potential energy vs. extent of reaction), answer the following. a) For the chemical reaction represented, which quantity is greater: The bond energies of the reactants, or the bond energies of the products? Explain your answer. b) Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic? Explain your answer.
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