Describe what the Activation Energy for a reaction is.

The activation energy is the minimum amount of energy that particles need to collide with for the reaction to occur.

AR

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

In terms of electrons, what happens when magnesium atoms react with oxygen atoms to produce magnesium oxide?


What is the difference between an endothermic and exothermic reaction?


When nitrogen and hydrogen react in the Haber process the reaction can reach a dynamic equilibrium. Explain what is meant by the term dynamic equilibrium.


A student carries out an experiment to determine the melting point of a waxy solid. She heats a sample until it melts, then measures and records its temperature as it cools down. Explain how the student could use her results to decide whether the waxy