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

Which PE Diagram represents an endothermic reaction?

• A

• B

Which PE Diagram represents an exothermic reaction?

• A

• B

What is the purpose of a catalyst?

• Helps to slow down a reaction

• Raises the activation energy

• Lowers the activation energy

• Is consumed by the reaction

Increasing the temperature of your solution will.......

• Not affect the rate of reaction.

• Speed up the rate of reaction

• Slow down the rate of reaction

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

• True
• False

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

The collisions which bring about a chemical reaction are called: 

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

More collisions correspond to a: 

• Faster reaction rate  
• Slower reaction rate
• Constant reaction rate 
• 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