When you strike a match, you produce frictional heat energy. What does this input of energy represent in a chemical reaction?

A. the energy of the reactants

B. the energy of the products

c. the energy of activated complex

d. the energy of activation

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Janelle Hodge

27 August, 03:04

When you strike a match, you produce frictional heat energy. What does this input of energy represent in a chemical reaction?

A. the energy of the reactants

B. the energy of the products

c. the energy of activated complex

d. the energy of activation

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Terrance Herrera · Answer 1

The correct answer is D. The energy needed for a chemical reaction is called the activation energy. This energy is to be present in order for the reaction to happen. This can be achieved by supplying or releasing heat from a system of reactants. This can achieved faster by using a catalyst.

When you strike a match, you produce frictional heat energy. What does this input of energy represent in a chemical reaction?A. the energy of the reactantsB. the energy of the productsc. the energy of activated complexd. the energy of activation

When you strike a match, you produce frictional heat energy. What does this input of energy represent in a chemical reaction?

A. the energy of the reactants

B. the energy of the products

c. the energy of activated complex

d. the energy of activation