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What is the activation energy \mathrm{( E_{a} )} in a chemical reaction?

Option: 1

The energy released during a reaction


Option: 2

The energy required to break chemical bonds


Option: 3

The energy required to form products in a Chemical Reaction.


Option: 4

The energy difference between the products and the reactants:

 


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Activation energy is the minimum energy required for reactant molecules to reach the transition state or activated complex during a chemical reaction. It is the energy barrier that must be overcome for the reaction to proceed and the chemical bonds in reactants to break.

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