3.1.3 Effect of Pressure

Question 1

What happens to the gaseous particles when there is lower pressure?

Answer 1

• Gaseous particles are spread apart.

Question 2

What happens to the gaseous particles when there is higher pressure?

Answer 2

• Gaseous particles are close together.

Question 3

If the gaseous particles are closer together, how would this effect the collision rate and the speed of reaction?

Answer 3

• Effective collisions will be more frequent resulting in a higher speed of reaction.