| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.sl.TZ2.16 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Apply | Question number | 16 | Adapted from | N/A |
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The potential energy profile for the reversible reaction, X + Y \( \rightleftharpoons \) Z is shown.
Which arrow represents the activation energy for the reverse reaction, Z → X + Y, with a catalyst?
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