Which best describes activation energy?
A. the maximum amount of energy required to end a chemical reaction
B. the amount of energy absorbed in an endothermic reaction
C. the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction
D. the amount of energy released in an exothermic reaction

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Answer:

The answer is B

Explanation:

as activation energy is 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.

Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction.  

• The minimum amount of additional energy needed by a reacting molecule to get transformed into the product is termed activation energy.  

• It can also be illustrated as the least amount of energy required to energize or stimulate the atoms or molecules so that they go through a chemical reaction or transformation.  

• It is denoted by Ea and is generally measured in kilojoules per mole or joules.  

• The activation energy relies upon two factors, that is, the effect of catalyst and the nature of reactants.  

Thus, activation energy is the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction. Option C is correct.  

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