The activation energy of a reaction refers to the minimum amount of energy
A)released by the reaction.
B)in the reactants.
C)in the products.
D)necessary to cause it to proceed on its own.
E)difference between the energy of the reactants and the energy of the products.

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The activation energy refers to the minimum amount of energy necessary to start the reaction and cause it to proceed on its own. It is not related to the energy released by the reaction (A), the energy in the reactants or products (B, C), or the difference between them (E).

The Activation Energy of a Reaction Refers to the Minimum