Deep Dive: Collision Theory
Part of Rates & Collision Theory — GCSE Chemistry
This deep dive covers Deep Dive: Collision Theory within Rates & Collision Theory for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Rates & Collision Theory in Rates of Reaction for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 16 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 13 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 13
Practice
20 questions
Recall
16 flashcards
🔬 Deep Dive: Collision Theory
For a reaction to occur, particles must:
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1. COLLIDE
Particles must physically hit each other
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2. HAVE ENOUGH ENERGY
Energy ≥ activation energy (Ea)
Successful collision = Reaction happens
More successful collisions per second = Faster rate of reaction