Reaction Rates and Equilibrium · Chemical Reactions

Collision Theory and Rate of Reaction

Exploring how temperature, concentration, and surface area affect the frequency of successful collisions.

Key Questions

  1. 1What criteria must be met for a collision between particles to result in a reaction?
  2. 2How does a catalyst lower the activation energy of a reaction?
  3. 3Why does a small increase in temperature lead to a large increase in reaction rate?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S12U03
Year: Year 11
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
Period: Chemical Reactions

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