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Edexcel IAL Chemistry A2 12.11 Thermodynamic and kinetic stability

Edexcel IAL Chemistry A2 12.11 Thermodynamic and kinetic stability
Pearson Edexcel IAL Chemistry syllabusChemistry YCH11First assessment 2019

For the sole direct task, state that positive ΔStotal makes the reaction feasible at 2048 K but high activation energy leaves it extremely slow.

How this is tested

  • Explain that positive ΔStotal can coexist with a very slow rate caused by high activation energy.