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What is activation energy? the energy that transports water into cells the energy needed to initiate a reaction potential energy?

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"Activation energy may also be defined as the minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction or ignite a combustible vapor, gas or dust cloud."
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the energy needed to get a reaction started.