Question

what is a activation energy

Answer 1

Activation Energy. The term Activation Energy was introduced in 1889 by Svante Arrhenius, a Swedish scientist. It is defined as the least possible amount of energy (minimum) which is required to start a reaction or the amount of energy available in a chemical system for a reaction to take place.

Answer 2

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➺ the energy required to form this intermediate , called activated complex (C) , is also known as activation energy