Collision Theory Flashcards
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What is activation energy?
A
The minimum amount of energy that reacting particles must have to form the activated complex
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What is collision theory?
A
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?
A
Activation energy
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What is the only thing to change activation energy?
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A catalyst
