Problem: Consider the energy diagram shown in the figure .Does this diagram represent an increase or decrease in the internal energy of the system?        

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Consider the energy diagram shown in the figure Reactants go to products as internal energy (E) increases..

Does this diagram represent an increase or decrease in the internal energy of the system?        

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