Activation energy
Chinese equivalent: 活化能
Activation energy The minimum energy required for reactant molecules to become activated and undergo a reaction.
Syllabus path: Chemical Theories and Laws › Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
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Activation energy The minimum energy required for reactant molecules to become activated and undergo a reaction.
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Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium Core Concepts and Learning Objectives This section studies chemical reactions from a dynamic perspective. It involves not only the change of substances (Reaction Rate) but also the limit of the reaction (Chemical Equilibrium). Learning Obje…
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