According to collision theory, which of the following events must occur for a reaction to take place? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) The transition state must be formed The reacting species must collide in an orientation that allows for atoms to form the product(s) The collision must provide adequate energy for the formation of the new species Only the events described in choices B and C need to occur The events described in choices A, B, and C must occur

According to collision theory, which of the following events must occur for a reaction to take place? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) The transition state must be formed The reacting species must collide in an orientation that allows for atoms to form the product(s) The collision must provide adequate energy for the formation of the new species Only the events described in choices B and C need to occur The events described in choices A, B, and C must occur

Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305079250

Author:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters

Publisher:Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters

Chapter18: Chemical Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8E

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