Collision Theory

What is collision theory?

• Molecules must collide in the correct orientation with enough energy to bond.

• Molecules need enough energy to collide and react.

• Atoms constantly collide and react.

• The minimum energy needed for atoms to react

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What is the rate of reaction?

• How much energy is needed for a reaction to occur.

• The energy required to break a bond.

• The time it takes for a reaction to occur.

• Collision Theory

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What criteria must be met for reactant collisions to result in a successful product?

• The reactants must collide with each other

• The reactants must collide with enough energy and be in the right positions

• The reactants must have enough energy to form the activated complex

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If the reactant particles collide with less than the activation energy, the particles will be rebound, and no reaction will occur.

• True
• False

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With the increase in temperature, the average kinetic energy of the molecules increases, leading to a decrease in number of collisions per unit time.

• True
• False

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What two factors govern whether a collision between reacting particles will be effective?

• orientation and potential energy 
• kinetic energy and temperature 
• kinetic energy and orientation 
• potential energy and kinetic energy 

Collisions may take place between: 

• Atoms
• Ions
• Molecules
• All of the above

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More collisions correspond to a: 

• Faster reaction rate  
• Slower reaction rate
• Constant reaction rate 
• None of the above

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A temperature increase causes the particles ......

• to slow down

• move faster

• collide higher

• in the right order

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What makes an effective collision?

• When molecules collide.
• When molecules collide with the proper orientation.
• When molecules collide with proper orientation and enough kinetic energy.
• High Temperature.

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