Asked by Travis Scott
Some spontaneous reactions require a spark in order to begin. A match can provide this.
What does that spark provide?
Responses
activation energy for a chemical change
activation energy for a chemical change
activation energy for a physical change
activation energy for a physical change
exothermic interaction
exothermic interaction
endothermic interaction
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Activation energy for a chemical change.
The spark supplies the energy needed to overcome the activation-energy barrier so the spontaneous (thermodynamically favored) chemical reaction can begin.
The spark supplies the energy needed to overcome the activation-energy barrier so the spontaneous (thermodynamically favored) chemical reaction can begin.
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