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Explain the terms activation energy and activated complex.
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Answer
The activation energy is the minimum extra energy that colliding molecules must have for a reaction to occur. The activated complex is the unstable, high-energy arrangement formed at the top of the energy barrier, from which the reaction may go forward to products or back to reactants.
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Explanation
A catalyst works by providing a path with a lower activation energy.
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