The slow rate of a particular chemical reaction might be attributed to which of the following?

a) a low activation energy b) a high activation energy

c) high temperature

The slow rate of a particular chemical reaction might be attributed to a) a low activation energy

Explanation:

Slow rate of reaction happens when the particles that are present in the elements that are to react do not interact fast enough or there is a chemical need of a catalyst.

When the activation energy is high the reaction takes place is less time than when the activation energy is actually low.

According to the theory of kinetics if the reaction is to be heated, the activation energy can be pumped up and the reaction will take place sooner.