Essay
The elementary reaction HBr(g) + Br(g) H(g) + Br2(g) is endothermic.
a. Would you expect the rate constant for the back reaction to be smaller or larger than that for the forward reaction? Explain, briefly.
b. Draw a fully-labeled reaction energy diagram for this reaction, showing the locations of the reactants, products, and transition state.
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