Collision Theory and Surface Area Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ‘collision theory’?
A
It’s how particles not only need to hit each other, but they need to do so with high enough energy to cause a reaction
2
Q
What is ‘activation energy’?
A
The minimum energy particles require to react with other particles
3
Q
What are 2 factors that would increase the rate of reactions between particles?
A
Increase the frequency of reacting particles, Increase the energy they hit other particles with
