Question

Help me out here please if you know anything with graphs+ chem.

Based on the potential energy diagrams below, determine which reaction will occur fast and why?

Answer 1

Diagram A

Step-by-step explanation:

Diagram A shows that there is a lower activation energy (arrow indicated at X). When there is a lower activation energy, it means that the reactants can convert into products at a faster rate so overall, there is an increased rate of reaction.

Whereas Diagram B has a much larger activation energy so more energy will be needed to convert products into reactants.