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A potential energy diagram shows changes in potential energy as a chemical reaction progresses from reactants to products.
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Activation Energy: The minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
Transition State/Activated Complex: The temporary arrangement of atoms at their highest potential energy level during a chemical reaction.
Exothermic Reaction: A type of chemical process that releases heat into its surroundings, lowering potential energy on an energy diagram.