Answer
When climbing over a wall or barrier, a certain amount of energy is required. Because reaction particles must have a specific minimum amount of energy (the activation energy) to react and form products, the activation energy can be thought of as a wall or barrier. Figure 18.5 shows the activation energy as a graph.
Work Step by Step
When climbing over a wall or barrier, a certain amount of energy is required. Because reaction particles must have a specific minimum amount of energy (the activation energy) to react and form products, the activation energy can be thought of as a wall or barrier. Figure 18.5 shows the activation energy as a graph.
