Energy Changes and Reaction Profiles

Distinguish between endothermic and exothermic reactions based on observed temperature changes in the surroundings.
Draw, label, and interpret reaction profiles for exothermic and endothermic reactions, correctly identifying the activation energy.
Explain activation energy as the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to proceed.
Interpret data from charts and graphs related to reaction energy profiles.
Calculate overall energy changes in a chemical reaction by analyzing and summing bond breaking and bond making energies.
Perform required arithmetic computations to determine reaction energy changes accurately.

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