Chemistry GCSE
Explaining reaction rate in particle terms
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A reaction occurs only when reacting particles collide with each other and with sufficient energy; collisions with less energy do not lead to reaction.
Topics that use Explaining reaction rate in particle terms
- Collision theory and activation energy (AQA GCSE)
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- Activation energy
- Catalyst
- Collision frequency
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- Effect of temperature on collision energy
- Experimental control of variables
- Frequency of collisions
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