Collision Theory 2.2.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Why can we only take the average kinetic energy?
A
Because all motion is random and not all particles in a substance at any one time have the same kinetic energy
2
Q
What does the area under the maxwell-boltzmann distribution curve represent?
A
It represents the total number of particles in the sample and shows the number of particles specific kinetic energy
3
Q
What is the Ea?
A
The energy needs to overcome the repulsion between molecules
4
Q
Activation Energy in relation to the speed of the reaction
A
The rate would be faster for the lower Ea because more particles are able to react
5
Q
What two factors determine if a collision is successful?
A
- orientation/geometry
- energy
