Energy and chemical change Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Heat of reaction
A
The energy absorbed or released per mole in a chemical reaction
2
Q
Exothermic Reaction
A
Reactions that release energy
3
Q
Endothermic reaction
A
Reactions that absorb energy
4
Q
Activation energy
A
The minimum energy needed for a reaction to take place
5
Q
Activated complex
A
The unstable transition state from reactants to products
