Which reaction is faster, one with E_act = +10 kcal/mol(+41.8 kJ/mol) or one with E_act = +5 kcal/mol(+20.9 kJ/mol)? Explain.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the energy diagram provided?

i. The reaction is endothermic.
ii. The activation energy is +10 kJ.
iii. The reaction releases energy.
iv. The enthalpy of the reaction is –25 kJ.

Which of the following reactions proceeds the slowest? 

              Reaction 1                                             Reaction 2                                       Reaction 3