The Activation Energy in the Arrhenius Equation Can Best Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

The activation energy in the Arrhenius equation can best be described as

• A) a numerical description of the amount of energy released by colliding reactant molecules when they form products.
• B) a factor which corrects for the conversion between J and kJ.
• C) a numerical description of how often molecules collide with the proper orientation to react at a specific concentration.
• D) the probability that a collision between molecules will have the correct relative orientation for reaction to occur.
• E) a numerical description of the amount of energy needed by colliding reactant molecules in order to form products.

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