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Chapter 6: Q20E (page 181)

Draw an energy diagram for a one-step reaction with Keq<1. Label the parts of the diagram corresponding to reactants, products, transition state, ΔGo, andΔG# . IsΔGo positive or negative?

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An energy profile diagram is a plot of energy against the reaction coordinate. This shows when the reaction proceeds how the energy of the reactant and product changes.

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Energy profile diagram

An energy profile diagram is a plot of energy against the reaction coordinate. This shows when the reaction proceeds how the energy of the reactant and product changes.

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Step 2: Relation between Keq and exergonic reaction

When Keqgreater than 1 then the energy is out in the reaction which means the reaction is exergonic.

When Keqless than 1 is then the energy is in the reaction which means the reaction is endergonic.

If Keq< 1 then ΔGois positive.

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Energy profile diagram showing Keq < 1

If Keq< 1 then ΔGois positive as shown in the following diagram

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