Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Activation Energy.
Activation Energy - as a noun
The energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur
Example: "Catalysts are said to reduce the energy of activation during the transition phase of a reaction"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
energy of activationExample Sentences
"The activation energy required for this chemical reaction is very high."
"Increasing the temperature can lower the activation energy needed for the reaction."
"Catalysts often work by lowering the activation energy of a reaction."
"The activation energy barrier must be overcome for the reaction to proceed."
"The activation energy of this particular reaction has been extensively studied."
