A level Chemistry Topic 4 Collision theory

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What is collision theory?

The theory of how a reaction will happen

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What must happen so 2 molecules can react?

They must be close to eachother

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What are the 2 conditions that must be met for a reaction to take place?

  • the correct part of the molecules must collide

  • The molecules must collide with enough energy

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Whats steric factor?

This means that the location of a collision matters

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Whats activation energy?

The energy needed for a reaction to happen.

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What is activation energy used for?

Its used to break bonds in the reactants before new bonds can form in the products