Kenna Foley

Chemistry

13 August, 15:26

Which answer best describes the potential energy diagram for a reaction that takes place in water, if the temperature of the surrounding water is lowered?

a. the potential energy of the reactants is low; the potential energy increases gradually; it peaks, then decreases slightly.

b. the potential energy of the reactants is high; the potential energy decreases gradually; then increases slightly.

c. the potential energy of the reactants is low; the potential energy remains low; rapidly peaks, then rapidly falls.

d. the potential energy of the reactants is low; the potential energy decreases gradually; then increases slightly.