Question

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On which of the following factors does the amount of energy absorbed by an endothermic reaction depend?

1. Number of reactants
2. Physical state of the reactant
3. Sum of the potential energy of the reactants and products
4. Difference in the potential energy of the reactants and products

Answer 1

Option 3 and 4

Step-by-step explanation:

In an endothermic reaction, the potential energy of the system increase. The potential energy of the reactant is less as compared to the potential energy of the products and hence additional energy is required to produce products.

The potential energy of the reactants depend on their chemical state and not the physical state. Hence, option 2 is not correct. Also, the number of reactant do not make any significant impact on the determination of potential energy of reactants. Thus, option 1 is also incorrect