By looking at the potential energies before and after the reaction, we can tell that the reaction is exothermic (final < initial) or endodermic (final > initial).
Also, the amount of activation energy gives an idea of the external energy required to initiate the reaction (for example, by heating the reactants).
Furthermore, by the same principle, we can also deduce the activation energy for the reverse reaction.
If a catalyst is available, the diagram will show a reduced activation energy, compared to a reaction without catalyst. However, it will also show that the catalyst does not alter the initial and final energies of the reaction.
Because Na⁺ ion lacks an electron and O²⁻ has two extra electrons extra, to balance the charge, we need 2 Na⁺ ions.
All ions, atoms and molecules want to get to the minimum energy state, and that state is when the ion, atom, or molecule is neutral, that's why all of them want to balance their charges.
kinetic energy is Movement energy
think of it like the Xbox Kinect
From tables, the speed of sound at 0°C is approximately
V₁ = 331 m/s (in air)
V₃ = 5130 m/s (in iron)
Distance traveled is
d = 100 km = 10⁵ m
Time required to travel in air is
t₁ = d/V₁ = 10⁵/331 = 302.12 s
Time required to travel in iron is
t₂ = d/V₂ = 10⁵/5130 = 19.49 s
The difference in time is
302.12 - 19.49 = 282.63 s
Answer: 283 s (nearest second)
