Chemistry Why does the potential energy diagram for an exothermic reaction starts at a higher energy value? Asked by arwen46 on 24 Jul 05:15 Last updated by anonymous on 26 Jul 02:10
In an exothermic reaction, the products have less potential energy than the reactants had at the beginning of the reaction. This is why the potential energy diagram for an exothermic reaction starts at a higher energy value.
