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Learning Goals:

Interpret collision theory and the factors that


affect the rate of reaction
Collision theory explains why different
reactions occur at different rates and suggests
ways to change the rate of a reaction.

Collision theory states that for a chemical


reaction to occur, the reacting particles must
collide with one another.
The rate of the reaction depends on
the frequency of collisions. The theory
also tells us that reacting particles often
collide without reacting.
For collisions to be successful, reacting
particles must
1. collide
2. sufficient energy, and
3. with the proper orientation.
Factors Affecting the Rate of Reaction
1. Concentration
Higher concentration means more
particles in the same space, leading to more
frequent collisions and, thus an increased rate
of reaction
Factors Affecting the Rate of Reaction
2. Temperature
Higher temperatures give particles more
kinetic energy, causing them to move faster,
collide more often, and with more energy,
thus increasing the rate of reaction.
Factors Affecting the Rate of Reaction
3. Particle Size
Smaller [articles have a larger surface
area exposed for collisions, increasing the
number of effective collisions and speeding
up the reaction.
Factors Affecting the Rate of Reaction
3. Particle Size
Smaller [articles have a larger surface
area exposed for collisions, increasing the
number of effective collisions and speeding
up the reaction.

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