JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 28

Question 28

Rates of Reaction

The minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to take place is

  1. A.lattice energy.
  2. B.ionization energy.
  3. C.activation energy.
  4. D.kinetic energy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (activation energy.)

Explanation

Activation energy is the minimum energy colliding particles need to react.