3.1 - Collision Theory: Basic Premise
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Define Activation Energy.
💡 Hint: Think about what energy is needed for molecules to react.
What is a Steric Factor?
💡 Hint: Consider collisions that lead to an actual reaction.
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What two conditions must be met for a collision to be effective?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if either condition is missing.
True or False: All collisions between molecules result in a chemical reaction.
💡 Hint: Remember the criteria for effective collisions.
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If the collision frequency (Z_AB) of two gas molecules is 250 collisions/s with a steric factor (p) of 0.15, what is the effectiveness of their collisions?
💡 Hint: Multiply the total number of collisions by the steric factor.
Describe how increasing temperature could qualitatively affect reaction rates in a detailed reaction mechanism involving catalysts.
💡 Hint: Consider the rates of collisions and energy distribution at higher temperatures.
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