Chemistry GCSE
Collisions
What Collisions means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Collisions
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Particles collide constantly, but most do nothing because the particles simply bounce apart; only those with energy at or above the activation energy can react.
Topics that use Collisions
- Reaction profiles (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Activation energy
- Catalyst
- Collision theory
- Energy level diagrams
- Exothermic
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Factors affecting reaction rate
- Interpreting graphical models of reactions
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