Collision Theory Flashcards

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What is activation energy?

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The minimum amount of energy that reacting particles must have to form the activated complex

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What is collision theory?

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Collision theory states that atoms, ions and molecules must collide to react.
Correct orientation
Must have enough energy to form activated complex

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How can we increase high energy collisions?

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Increase concentration
Increase temp
Increase surface area
Catalyst.
Agitation.
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What is the Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution curve?

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A graph of energy against the faction of particles that have energy

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What is Ea?

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Activation energy

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What is the only thing to change activation energy?

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A catalyst

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