What is the role of activation energy in a chemical reaction?

A.
It is the energy required to form the reactants.
B.
It is the energy required to form the products.
C.
It is the energy required to consume the product.
D.
It is the energy required to form the catalyst.
E.
It is the energy required to consume the catalyst.

1 answer

The correct answer is B. It is the energy required to form the products.

Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur. It is the energy needed to break the bonds of the reactants and start the formation of the products.

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