3.26. Activation Energy http://www.ck12.org
- What is the exothermic reaction in the video? What role does the flame play in this reaction?
- The exothermic reaction releases energy. What is this energy used for?
- What is the endothermic reaction in the video? What provides the activation energy for this reaction? What
product results from this reaction?
Review
- What is activation energy?
- Why do reactants need energy in order for a chemical reaction to begin?
- Make an original graph to represent the role of energy, including activation energy, in an endothermic reaction.