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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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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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

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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The collisions which bring about a chemical reaction are called: 

• Consistent collisions
•  Normal collisions 
• Effective collisions 
• None of the above

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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Which of the following is/are the fundamental idea(s) of collision theory?

• Molecules react by colliding together
• The effective collisions must occur with certain minimum amounts of energy 
• In a large sample, the greater the number of effective collisions, and the faster the rate of reaction
• All of the above

In a chemical reaction, collisions between the molecules provide the potential energy needed to break the bond.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-PS1-4

More collisions correspond to a: 

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

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

Collisions may take place between: 

• Atoms
• Ions
• Molecules
• All of the above

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Under the collision theory, the particles must collide ____ and ____ for a reaction to occur.

• sufficient rate and sufficient energy
• sufficient surface area and correct orientation
• sufficient catalyst and sufficient energy
• sufficent energy and correct orientation