Answer:
1. The enthalpy change for the backward reaction is –20 KJmol¯¹
2. The forward reaction is endothermic.
3. The activation energy for the forward reaction is +70 KJmol¯¹.
Step-by-step explanation:
Considering the diagram given above, the following data were obtained:
1. The enthalpy change for the forward reaction being is +20 KJmol¯¹ and so, the enthalpy change for the backward reaction is –20 KJmol¯¹
2. The heat energy of the product is higher than that of the reactant. Therefore, the forward reaction is endothermic.
3. Activation energy is the minimum energy needed to be overcome in order for the reaction to proceed to product. It can be obtained from the energy profile diagram by considering the energy between the reactants and the peak.
For the question given above, Activation energy = 20 + 50
Activation energy = +70 KJmol¯¹