In the context of chemical reactions, the term 'activation energy' refers to the energy required to start a reaction. This is the minimum energy needed for reactants to collide in a way that results in a chemical reaction. Activation energy is an important concept in understanding reaction kinetics and the rates of chemical reactions.
I’m the context of chemical reactions, what does the term ‘activation energy’ refer to?
The total energy released by the reaction
The energy required to start a reaction
The energy stored in the products
The energy stored in the reactants
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