Collision Theory
Activation Energy, Arrhenius Equation, Collision Theory
What actually needs to happen in order for a reaction to occur? Molecules and atoms need to collide with a sufficient amount of energy. We have learned that the speed of a molecule is proportional to the absolute temperature of a system. Molecules must also have the proper orientation in space in order for a reaction to occur. If two molecules collide but the two atoms that must attach in order for a reaction to occur do NOT touch, no reaction will occur.
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