An elementary process has an activation energy of 40 kJ/mol. If the activation energy for the reverse reaction is 20 kJ/mol, what is the enthalpy change for the response?   Question 4 options:   –60 kJ/mol   20 kJ/mol   60 kJ/mol   40 kJ/mol   –20 kJ/mo

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An elementary process has an activation energy of 40 kJ/mol. If the activation energy for the reverse reaction is 20 kJ/mol, what is the enthalpy change for the response?

 

Question 4 options:

 

–60 kJ/mol

 

20 kJ/mol

 

60 kJ/mol

 

40 kJ/mol

 

–20 kJ/mo

 

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