15.1.2 Exam: Semester Exam ŽA
This graph shows the energy of a reaction over time. Which statement is
true?
Potential energy
N
Reaction progress
O A. G represents the activation energy
OB. H represents the energy of the products,
O C. G represents the energy of the products.
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D. F represents the activation energy

Explanation:

The activation energy is the energy required to get the reactants to begin reacting with one another such that products are created. This energy ranges from the minimum to the maximum energy required.

F is therefore the activation energy because it shows the range between the minimum energy it took for the reaction to start and the maximum energy that was required to continue the reaction.