Explain collision theory.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation of collision theory, which is a scientific concept that describes how chemical reactions occur when particles collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation.
Answer
Collision theory explains reaction rates by stating that reacting particles must collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation for a reaction to occur.
Collision theory explains why different reactions occur at different rates and how the rate of a reaction can be altered. It states that for a chemical reaction to occur, the reacting particles must collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation.
Answer for screen readers
Collision theory explains why different reactions occur at different rates and how the rate of a reaction can be altered. It states that for a chemical reaction to occur, the reacting particles must collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation.
More Information
Collision theory helps to predict the rates of chemical reactions, particularly in gases, by analyzing the conditions (energy and orientation) under which reactant molecules interact.
Tips
A common mistake is to ignore the importance of both sufficient energy and proper orientation in successful collisions.
Sources
- Collision Theory - ChemTalk - chemistrytalk.org
- Collision Theory | Molecular Collisions and Examples | Chemistry - byjus.com
- Collision theory - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
