SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The minimum amount of energy required to get a reaction to start.
A
activation energy
B
catalyst
C
enzymes
D
calories
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The minimum energy required to start a reaction is called activation energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Activation energy is the amount of energy required to reach the transition state. The source of the activation energy needed to push reactions forward is typically heat energy from the surroundings.

Detailed explanation-3: -For all chemical reactions, a minimum amount of energy is required to form the activated complex from the reactants. This is necessary for a reaction to occur. This amount of energy is called, activation energy.

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