Which of the following explains the importance of the activation energy acting as a barrier for reactants?

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Savannah Huerta

Chemistry

22 January, 17:46

Which of the following explains the importance of the activation energy acting as a barrier for reactants?

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Isabel Saunders · Answer 1

The energy needed for a chemical reaction is called the activation energy. This energy is to be present in order for the reaction to happen. This can be achieved by supplying or releasing heat from a system of reactants. This can achieved faster by using a catalyst.