SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Activation energy is the maximum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The activation energy of a chemical reaction is closely related to its rate. Specifically, the higher the activation energy, the slower the chemical reaction will be. This is because molecules can only complete the reaction once they have reached the top of the activation energy barrier.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: To initiate a chemical reaction, a certain amount of energy is required for the breakdown of the reactant’s bond, and then the atoms form new bonds in the form of products. The required energy is termed activation energy.

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