What is the term for the amount of energy that needs to be added for a chemical reaction to start?
a. chemical energy
b. bond energy
c. reactant energy
d. activation energy

Question

What is the term for the amount of energy that needs to be added for a chemical reaction to start?
a. chemical energy
b. bond energy
c. reactant energy
d. activation energy

alones · Answer

@halo which one you think?

halo · Answer

@AloneS i think it's D but i really don't know

alones · Answer

I was thinking of D too since before it starts it must possess in order to undergo a specified reaction.

halo · Answer

ok thanks ill go ahead with that @AloneS

michele_laino · Answer

hint:
in order to make a chemical reaction, it is necessary to decrease the height of the potential energy barrier

michele_laino · Answer

so, option D is correct!

halo · Answer

@Michele_Laino so we was right. look at us being smart:)

michele_laino · Answer

please note that when you give an answer, you have to be able to justify such answer, and in your reply I don't see any justification @halo

halo · Answer

OK @Michele_Laino i know that but at the time idk what the answer was and I needed the answer in not really good at biology so that's why i ask for help