Question 1
Determine the activation energy (Ea) of the reverse reaction for the following reversible reaction.
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Chemistry · Unit 3 · Chemical equilibrium systems · Chemical equilibrium
Explain the reversibility of chemical reactions by considering the activation energies of the forward and reverse reactions.
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Question 2
Which statement best explains why this reaction is reversible?
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Question 3
The decomposition of nitrogen dioxide is represented by the equation: \(2\text{NO}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{NO}(g) + \text{O}_2(g)\) The activation energy for the forward reaction is \(112\) kJ mol\(^{-1}\) and the activation energy for the reverse reaction is \(250\) kJ mol\(^{-1}\). Explain why this reaction is reversible by referring to the activation energies of the forward and reverse reactions.
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