Which of the Following Is a Definition of the Activation

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a definition of the activation energy of a reaction?

• A) the difference in Gibbs free energy between the reactants and the transition state
• B) the difference in Gibbs free energy between the reactants and the intermediate
• C) the difference in Gibbs free energy between the reactants and the product
• D) the difference in Gibbs free energy between the transition state and the product

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Definitions:

Favorable

A term used in variance analysis indicating that actual costs were lower than budgeted or standard costs, leading to higher profits.

Unfavorable

A term used in variance analysis to describe a situation where actual results are worse than expected results, often leading to a negative impact on financial performance.

Raw Materials Price Variance

This variance highlights the difference between the actual cost of raw materials used in production and the standard or expected cost.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between actual and budgeted variable overhead costs, attributable to differences in productive efficiency.