🔬 Everyday Science

What is activation energy?

A Energy released in a reaction
B The minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction
C The total energy of products
D Energy stored in chemical bonds

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Activation energy is the minimum energy barrier that must be overcome for a chemical reaction to begin.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is activation energy?" is Option B: The minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction.

The other options — A) Energy released in a reaction, C) The total energy of products, D) Energy stored in chemical bonds — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: Activation energy is the minimum energy barrier that must be overcome for a chemical reaction to begin.

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