The reaction of nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂) to form nitrogen oxides (NO and NO₂) is generally considered an endothermic process. This is because it requires a significant amount of energy to break the strong triple bond in nitrogen molecules, as well as the double bond in oxygen molecules. The energy absorbed during the reaction typically exceeds the energy released from the formation of the products, leading to an overall energy intake.
A catalyst does not affect the value of the equilibrium constant (Keq) of a reaction. The presence of a catalyst increases the rate of both the forward and reverse reactions equally, allowing the system to reach equilibrium more quickly but does not change the final equilibrium composition.
The presence of a catalyst affects the activation energy of a reaction by lowering the activation energy, helping the reaction go faster and making it so the reaction does not have to use as much energy to fulfill the products.
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A catalyst does not affect the value of the equilibrium constant (Keq) of a reaction. The presence of a catalyst increases the rate of both the forward and reverse reactions equally, allowing the system to reach equilibrium more quickly but does not change the final equilibrium composition.
The presence of a catalyst affects the activation energy of a reaction by lowering the activation energy, helping the reaction go faster and making it so the reaction does not have to use as much energy to fulfill the products.