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What factors determine whether a collision between two reactant molecules will result in a reaction?

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Minimum required energy

The correct orientation

Step-by-step explanation:

A collision is described as successful or effective if the particles:

  • Collide with the right amount of energy. This is why, generally increasing the temperature of a reaction leads to an increased number of successful collisions. Higher temperature means a higher average kinetic energy. It is this minimum energy requirement (sometimes called activation energy) that must be met to achieve a successful collision
  • Collide in the correct orientation. Meeting the minimum energy requirement is not enough, particles must also collide in the correct orientation.

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