Question

Which part of the energy profile of a chemical reaction that goes to completion is typically the highest in energy? A. The activation energy B. The products C. The reactants D. The transition state

Answer 1

The answer is D transition state. In the energy profile, the transition state is the highest point. For a reaction, the activation energy is the minimal energy needed to trigger a reaction. The reactants are the start of the reaction and the products are the end of the reaction.