General Chemistry
General Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781891389603
Author: Donald A. McQuarrie, Peter A. Rock, Ethan B. Gallogly
Publisher: University Science Books
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.51P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The activation energy of the reverse reaction has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The enthalpy of a reaction can be calculated as given below.

  ΔHrxn=Hf(products)Hf(reactants)

The difference between activation energy of forward reaction and that of backward reaction is the enthalpy of that reaction.  Mathematically, it can be written as given below.

  ΔHrxn=Ea(Forward)Ea(reverse)

For endothermic reaction, ΔHrxn is positive.  For exothermic reaction, ΔHrxn is negative.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The activation energy diagram for the reaction has to be drawn.  Whether this reaction is exothermic or endothermic has to be decided.

  N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g)

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The magnitude of the activation energy for the catalyzed reaction in the reverse direction has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

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