5.1.3 - Collisions Must Have the Correct Orientation
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What must happen for a reaction to occur according to collision theory?
💡 Hint: Think about the three foundational principles.
What is the term for the minimum energy needed for a reaction?
💡 Hint: It's the energy barrier we talk about in chemistry.
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What is the minimum energy needed for a reaction according to collision theory?
💡 Hint: Remember the energy barrier concept in chemical reactions.
True or False: All collisions between reactant particles result in a reaction.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions necessary for a successful reaction.
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Consider a hypothetical reaction involving two gases that only react when precisely aligned. How would increasing the temperature impact the reaction if the activation energy is high?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature influences energy levels and collision rates.
Design an experiment to test the impact of concentration changes on the reaction rate that depends heavily on correct orientation.
💡 Hint: Consider how concentration affects the likelihood of proper orientations of colliding particles.
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