Chemistry · BGCSE / Rates of reaction
StructuredPast exam questionForm 5 · BGCSE
An energy diagram for the production of ethanol by the addition of steam to ethene is shown.
- aDescribe where the energy levels of the reactants and the products are on the diagram. [1]
- bWhat do the letters X and Y in the diagram represent? [2]
You'll mark your own answer against the marking guide when you hand it in.
Source: BEC BGCSE Chemistry 2012, Paper 3, Question 3(a)
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