Answers: MCQ Online Exercise 1_2A Enthalpy 1. a) Line showing position of EA. 2. a) i) Activation energy = 70kj mol-1 Enthalpy change = +40 kj mol-1 ii) Activation energy = 30kj mol-1 Enthalpy change = -40 kj mol-1 b) Activation energy would be reduced by use of a catalyst. 3. 4.