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Chemistry · L3 · Successful vs Unsuccessful Collision

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Collision theory as a decision tree — a collision only leads to a reaction if it clears both the energy and orientation hurdles.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
Two reactant particles move toward each otherDo they collide?No collision — nothing happensEnough energy and the right orientation?Unsuccessful collision — particles bounce apart unchangedSuccessful collision — old bonds break, new bonds formProduct particlesMissCollideNoYes

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