Collision Theory

Question 1

What are the 3 requirements needed for a reaction to take place?

Answer 1

1) Molecules must collide
2) Molecules must collide with the right orientation
3) Reactants must collide with a minimum activation energy

Question 2

What happens to the reaction when you increase the temperature?

Answer 2

It increases the frequency of collisions and also increases the fraction of collisions with energy greater than Ea.

Question 3

Is the steric factor for a more complex molecule small or large?

Answer 3

Small.