Which best describes activation energy?

the maximum amount of energy required to end a chemical reaction
the amount of energy absorbed in an endothermic reaction
the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction
the amount of energy released in an exothermic reaction

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The best description of activation energy is:

the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction.

Activation energy is the energy needed to break the bonds in the reactants to initiate the reaction, allowing the transformation into products.

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