Activation Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the activation energy?
A
. The minimum energy required for a reaction to occur. This means the reactant molecules have enough energy to collide successfully and overcome the repulsion caused by outer electrons
2
Q
What will happen if the activation energy is too high?
A
Only a few particles will have enough energy to collide so the reaction will be slow
3
Q
What will happen if the activation energy is too low?
A
A lot of particles will have the required energy to collide so the reaction will be fast
