Question

When you strike a match, you produce frictional heat energy. What does this input of energy represent in a chemical reaction?

A.the energy of the reactants
B.the energy of the products
c.the energy of activated complex
d.the energy of activation

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. The energy needed for a chemical reaction is called the activation energy. This energy is to be present in order for the reaction to happen. This can be achieved by supplying or releasing heat from a system of reactants. This can achieved faster by using a catalyst.