Portland State University - - Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chemistry 331 - Fall 1997

Pre-Quiz, Chapter 4



1. (2 pts) An energy diagram is often used to illustrate energy changes during a reaction.

A peak in an energy diagram represents a ___ transition state ______________ .

A valley in an energy diagram represents a _____ intermediate ____________ .

(also could be a reactant or product or other stable compound)

The y-axis of an energy diagram represents ____ potential energy _____________ .

The x-axis of an energy diagram represents _____ reaction progress ____________ .


2. (3 pts) Arrows have a variety of meanings in the description of a reaction. Give a good example of the use of the following types of arrows.

double arrows represent an equilibrium

 

double-headed arrow represents resonance

curved arrow represents electron pair movement