Understanding Collisions and Reaction Speed
Students will explore how particles need to collide with sufficient energy for a reaction to occur, linking this to reaction speed.
Key Questions
- Why do particles need to collide for a reaction to happen?
- What happens if particles collide but don't have enough energy?
- How does increasing the number of effective collisions affect the reaction rate?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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