Thermochemistry and Rates of Reaction · Thermodynamics

Collision Theory

Analyzing the requirements for a successful reaction at the molecular level.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do only a small fraction of molecular collisions result in a reaction?
  2. 2How does the activation energy act as a barrier to chemical change?
  3. 3How does temperature affect the distribution of kinetic energy in a sample?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - Rates of ReactionNCCA: Senior Cycle - Collision Theory
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Foundations of Matter and Chemical Change
Unit: Thermochemistry and Rates of Reaction
Period: Thermodynamics

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