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Define activation energy.
Define activation energy.
Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to proceed in the forward direction.
How does activation energy affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does activation energy affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Activation energy determines the rate of a chemical reaction; higher activation energy means the reaction is slower.
Explain why some reactions have high activation energies.
Explain why some reactions have high activation energies.
Reactions with high activation energies have more complex or unstable reactants that require more energy to initiate the reaction.
What happens to a chemical reaction if the activation energy is lowered?
What happens to a chemical reaction if the activation energy is lowered?
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Discuss the significance of activation energy in biological processes.
Discuss the significance of activation energy in biological processes.
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A catalyst increases the activation energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
A catalyst increases the activation energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
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A catalyst changes the final outcome of a chemical reaction.
A catalyst changes the final outcome of a chemical reaction.
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The presence of a catalyst alters the equilibrium constant of a chemical reaction.
The presence of a catalyst alters the equilibrium constant of a chemical reaction.
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An inhibitor and a catalyst have opposite effects on a chemical reaction.
An inhibitor and a catalyst have opposite effects on a chemical reaction.
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Catalysts provide additional energy to start a chemical reaction.
Catalysts provide additional energy to start a chemical reaction.
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