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O-LevelChemistryRates of Reaction5070/11 · May/June 2023 · Q121 Mark

Which statements about the energy changes during a chemical reaction are correct? 1 The activation energy, Ea, is the maximum energy the colliding particles must have in order to react. 2 During an endothermic reaction, thermal energy is taken in from the surroundings leading to a decrease in the temperature of the surroundings. 3 The making of chemical bonds is an exothermic process.

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only

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Rates of Reaction, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 12.

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