What is the value of the activation energy of the uncatalyzed reaction? express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

175KJ

Explanation:

I will assume the diagram is as in the attachment I’ve supplied herein.

Activation energy is the minimum energy required by reactant particles for a chemical reaction to occur. Depending on reaction conditions, especially for reversible reactions, reactants can become products and vice versa.

Activation energy for a forward reaction = energy of the activated complex (transition state) – energy of the reactants.

Activation energy for a reverse reaction = energy of the activated complex – energy of the products.

For the forward reaction above, reading the values from the diagram,

Activation energy = energy of the activated complex –energy of the reactants

Activation energy = (400 – 225)KJ = 175KJ

first, consult an activity series chart to determine if al is more reactive than fe. it is, so it will replace the fe. now, one can continue with the problem.

next, make sure you have a correctly balanced equation.

3feo + 2al ==> 3fe + al2o3

now, determine which reactant (feo or al) is in limiting supply.

moles feo present = 125 g x 1 mole/71.8 g = 1.74 moles

moles al present = 25.0 g x 1 mole/26.98 g = 0.927 moles

since from the balanced equation, it take 3 mol feo for every 2 mol al, al will be limiting.

you can determine this simply by dividing moles of each by their coefficient in the balanced equation. for example: 1.74/3 = 0.58 and 0.927/2 = 0.464. al is less, so it is limiting.

finally, using the stoichiometry in the balanced eq. determine mass of fe that can be produced from 0.927 moles of al.

0.927 moles al x 3 moles fe/2 moles al x 55.8 g/mole = 77.6 g

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