Complete the definition of activation energy

Exercise and reference answers

Missing parts

1. Answer

   activated complex

   Choices

   1. activated complex
   2. products
   3. solvent

2. Answer

   reactant

   Choices

   1. reactant
   2. product
   3. catalyst

3. Answer

   alternate path

   Choices

   1. alternate path
   2. extra collision
   3. higher temperature

Complete the statement

The activation energy is the energy difference between the {0} and the {1} molecules. A catalyst lowers it by providing an {2}.

Explanation