DOE researchers have been studying metastable materials, such as diamond. These materials are not thermodynamically stable but take a long time to be converted to more stable forms. Which of the following best explains why?
W) The products have higher delta G values
X) The products have lower delta G values
Y) The activation energy for conversion is very high
Z) The activation energy for conversion is very low
✔️Answer:Y) THE ACTIVATION ENERGY FOR CONVERSION IS VERY HIGH
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