Which statement best describes the energy of activation?

a. it is affected by a catalyst.
b. it is lower if the reaction temperature decreases
c. it is higher if the reaction temperature increases
d. it is more quickly overcome when the temperature increases

What rule is used to determine how many covalent bonds an element can form? a. the number of covalent bonds is equal to six c the number of covalent bonds is equal to five minus the group number plus the group number b. the number of covalent bonds is equal to eight d. none of the above minus the group number select the best answer from the choices provided