Topic 3: Collision Theory Flashcards
1
Q
A reaction will only occur is particles have enough:
A
Energy, right orientation, speed
2
Q
What is activation energy?
A
The minimum amount of kinetic energy required for colliding particles to produce a chemical reaction
3
Q
The GREATER the activation energy, the ______ the reaction rate.
A
Slower
4
Q
Faster reaction = _______ activation energy
Slow reaction = _____ activation energy
A
Lower
Higher
5
Q
What does under the curve and to the right of the activation energy line represent?
A
The number of particles with sufficient kinetic energy to produce a collision capable of resulting in a reaction.
