Chemical Kinetics Question 273
Question: The energy of activation is
Options:
A) The energy associated with the activated molecules
B) Threshold energy - energy required to initiate a reaction
C) Threshold energy plus energy of normal molecules
D) Energy of products - energy of reactants
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Activation energy is the minimum energy required by reactant molecules to overcome the energy barrier and initiate a chemical reaction.