In an energy diagram for a chemical reaction, the activation energy for the forward reaction is the energy difference between the energy of the reactants and the energy of the activated complex.
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In an energy diagram for a chemical reaction, the activation energy for the forward reaction is the energy difference between the energy of the reactants and the energy of the activated complex.
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aaronq · Answer

$\large\color{green}{what\; do\; you\; think?}$

anonymous · Answer

I don't know that is why I posted the question...

aaronq · Answer

can you draw a energy diagram for a reaction?

anonymous · Answer

yes

aaronq · Answer

okay, do it.

anonymous · Answer

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aaronq · Answer

Do you know what the "activated complex" lies in the graph?

anonymous · Answer

the activated complex is formed when reactants converse into products

aaronq · Answer

where on the diagram is it?

anonymous · Answer

the line between reactants and products?

aaronq · Answer

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aaronq · Answer

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