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Which statement best describes the energy of activation?

A.
It is not affected by a catalyst.
B.
It is lower if the reaction temperature decreases.
C.
It is higher if the reaction temperature increases.
D.
It is more quickly overcome when the temperature increases.

User Vonovak
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hi <3

i believe the answer would be D, as when the temperature increases the particles have more energy and can overcome the activation energy more rapidly.

hope this helps :)

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