Kinetics: Collision Theory

Question 1

What is collision theory?

Answer 1

• Reactions can only occur when collisions take place between particles having sufficient energy (activation energy)
• Particle orientation must be correct

Question 2

What is the definition of activation energy?

Answer 2

• The minimum energy that particles must collide with for a reaction to occur

Question 3

Do most collisions result in a reaction?

Answer 3

• No

- Most collisions don’t have sufficient energy and don’t have correct particle orientation