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Activation Energy

The document discusses the concept of threshold energy, which is the minimum energy required for reactant molecules to participate in a chemical reaction. It highlights the relationship between initial potential energy, activated complexes, and activation energy. Understanding this concept is crucial for predicting the outcomes of molecular collisions in chemical processes.

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Activation Energy

The document discusses the concept of threshold energy, which is the minimum energy required for reactant molecules to participate in a chemical reaction. It highlights the relationship between initial potential energy, activated complexes, and activation energy. Understanding this concept is crucial for predicting the outcomes of molecular collisions in chemical processes.

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