Definition for Difference between revisions of "Activation energy"
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Latest revision as of 21:03, 21 November 2017
1. An initial input of energy in a chemical reaction that allows the molecules to get close enough to cause a rearrangement of bonds.
2. the minimum increase in potential energy of a system required for molecules to react.