Question

What is the energy required to overcome the energy barrier called?

Answer 1

Activation energy:

1. All the molecules need some energy to overcome the energy barrier and undergo a reaction.
2. This is the energy required to add to the reactants to overcome the energy barrier, this is gained once the products are formed.
3. Enzymes catalyze a reaction by breaking the covalent bonds.
4. Activation energy is the minimum energy required by the reactants to undergo a reaction.