Activation Energy - Valence Electrons

■ Shared electrons in the outermost orbital form bonds. These electrons are called valence electrons. ■ Valence electrons are disrupted and can be rearranged into a new bond. ■ The energy necessary to start a reaction and break bonds is called the activation energy. ■ Reactants have kinetic energy. ■ The reactants absorb more energy and activation energy is supplied. ■ As the products form, energy is released.

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