What lowers activation energy?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the factors or conditions that can reduce the activation energy required for a chemical reaction to occur. This typically pertains to concepts in chemistry, particularly in the context of catalysts and temperature effects.
Answer
catalysts such as enzymes
The final answer is catalysts such as enzymes.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is catalysts such as enzymes.
More Information
Catalysts, including enzymes, lower the activation energy required for chemical reactions, allowing them to proceed faster. Enzymes achieve this by stabilizing the transition state and creating conditions favorable for the reaction.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing catalysts with reactants; catalysts are not consumed in the reaction.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Reduction of Activation Energy - jackwestin.com
- How does an enzyme lower the activation energy? - AAT Bioquest - aatbio.com
- Activation energy - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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