Question

Can 'effective collision' occur between non-metal and non-metal? If not, why ?

Answer 1

why not? what do you think--is there a reason why it can't happen? boy i am starting to sound like a psychotherapist.

Answer 2

just curiosity, my text book isn't that detail. And is temperature and pressure also effect the rate of effective collision?

Answer 3

High temperature -> High kinetic energy for average molecules -> High velocity -> More collisions between molecules

High Pressure in a container of gas -> More collision on walls of container -> More collisions between molecules

Answer 4

fird96: i recommend reading the relevant sections in "chemistry: the central science" or any gen-chem book worth its salt. i picked up an old copy for 4 bucks (including shipping).

Answer 5

sam is right. i would add that a higher avg. kinetic energy means that a larger portion of the particles have enough oomph to overcome the activation energy barrier.

Answer 6

thx guys. and ill look up for the gen-chem book. :D