5.1.1 - Particles Must Collide
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Practice Questions
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What is the basic requirement for a reaction to occur according to collision theory?
💡 Hint: Think about what has to happen before the actual reaction.
Name one factor that affects reaction rates.
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in conditions might impact a reaction.
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What is one of the essential conditions for a successful chemical reaction?
💡 Hint: Recall the very first requirement discussed in class for reactions.
True or False: A catalyst gets consumed during a reaction.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition and purpose of a catalyst.
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A reaction has an activation energy of 50 kJ/mol. If the temperature is increased from 300 K to 400 K, what effect would you expect on the reaction rate and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects particle kinetic energy.
Give an example of a situation in baking where increasing surface area leads to a faster reaction rate and explain how it works.
💡 Hint: Consider how smaller pieces compared to whole items change reactivity.
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