Which of the Following Statements Concerning Activation Energy Is FALSE

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning activation energy is FALSE?

• A) Exergonic reactions have an energy of activation.
• B) Endergonic reactions have an energy of activation.
• C) Enzymes lower a reaction's activation energy.
• D) Catalysts raise a reaction's activation energy.
• E) Activation energy is the energy required to break existing bonds.

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