What does the term 'activation energy' refer to?

Practice Questions

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What does the term 'activation energy' refer to?
  1. The energy required to start a reaction.
  2. The energy released during a reaction.
  3. The energy of the products.
  4. The energy of the reactants.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What does the term 'activation energy' refer to?
  • Step 1: Understand that chemical reactions need energy to start.
  • Step 2: Know that activation energy is the smallest amount of energy needed for a reaction to happen.
  • Step 3: Think of activation energy as a 'starting push' that helps reactants turn into products.
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