In most exergonic reactions, the reactants capable of interacting to form products typically must first overcome a thermodynamic barrier known as the
A) entropy of the reaction.
B) energy conservation of the reaction.
C) chemical equilibrium of the reaction.
D) activation energy of the reaction.

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The thermodynamic barrier that must be overcome in most exergonic reactions is known as the activation energy of the reaction. This is the energy required to initiate the reaction and get it started. Once the reaction has started, it can proceed spontaneously to release energy.

In Most Exergonic Reactions, the Reactants Capable of Interacting to Form