Bond energies and reaction profiles

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interpret reaction profile diagrams for exothermic and endothermic reactions, including the relative energies of reactants and products
define activation energy as the minimum energy that particles must have for a reaction to occur
explain how a catalyst increases rate by providing an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy

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use mean bond energies to determine whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic

relate the size of the activation energy and overall energy change to features shown on reaction profile diagrams

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