WAEC - Chemistry (2024 - No. 29)
According to the collision theory of reaction rates, which of the following conditions is not required for two molecules to react? The molecules must
come into contact without loss of energy on colliding with each other
collide with enough energy to overcome the activation energy barrier
collide in an orientation that makes formation of product possible
possess enough speed to overcome intermolecular forces of attraction
Explanation
The collision theory assumes that the colliding molecules have sufficient energy to be able to overcome the intermolecular forces of attraction and the activation energy barriers, but it does not require that the collision be perfectly elastic. i.e no loss of energy.
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