A compound, XY3, forms between 1 atom of element X and 3 atoms of element Y. If element X has 5 valence electrons and element Y has 7 valence electrons, what shape will it have?

Which statement is usually true about the relationship between activation energy and reaction rates? low activation energy barriers result in low rates. high activation energy barriers result in low rates. low activation energy barriers result in no reaction. high activation energy barriers result in no reaction.