Energy Profile Diagrams for Exothermic Reactions Energy
Activation Energy
Reactants Heat changes
Products
Reaction path
Total Heat Energy in the reactants is higher than the product, because the heat energy absorbs during bond breaking is lower than the heat energy releases during bond formation.
Energy Profile Diagrams for Endothermic Reactions Energy
Activation Energy
Products
Reactants
Reaction path
Total Heat Energy in the reactants is lower than the product, because the heat energy absorbs during bond breaking is higher than the heat energy releases during bond formation.