Which statement is true of an activated complex formed during a chemical reaction?

It contains all the atoms of the reactant particles.

It is a stable collection of reactant atoms.

It is only formed in the forward direction.

It exists along with product molecules at the end of the reaction.

Question

Which statement is true of an activated complex formed during a chemical reaction?

		
It contains all the atoms of the reactant particles.
 		
It is a stable collection of reactant atoms.
 		
It is only formed in the forward direction.
 		
It exists along with product molecules at the end of the reaction.

anonymous · Answer

It exists along with product molecules at the end of the reaction.


thats the answer?

jfraser · Answer

It's definitely not 2 or 3, but neither 1 or 4 sound liperfect fits, either. Of the 2 remaining choices, it can't be 4 because activated complexes are only temporary. #1 isn't worded in the best way, but it's the closest to "correct" given the choices you have.