Which statement best describes how activation energy influences a reaction?A The greater the activation energy, the greater the enthalpy of reaction. BThe lower the activation energy, the more energy is released. CThe greater the activation energy, the lower the reaction rate. DThe lower the activation energy, the lower the energy of the products.
Chemistry · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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C. The greater the activation energy, the lower the reaction rate.
Activation energy represents the energy required for a reaction to occur. A higher activation energy means that more energy is needed for the reaction to proceed, resulting in a lower reaction rate. Conversely, a lower activation energy allows the reaction to occur more readily, leading to a higher reaction rate.