Question

What is the function of the "collision theory" model?

to help understand and explain macroscopic behavior of the colliding atoms
to allow scientists to perfectly describe the three-dimensional shapes of the colliding atoms
to have a computer create a mathematical formula that describes the chemical behavior of the colliding atoms
to predict the result of a collision accurately before it takes place

Answer 1

@Abhisar i am thinking about the second choice because isn't that why we have scientific models? what about yourself?

Answer 2

I think it's A

Answer 3

oh... but why?

Answer 4

or can be D..not sure...:(

Answer 5

Basically it helps in determining the energy of the collision, and whether or not the molecules hit each other the right way around (the orientation of the collision). All these things help us determine the `Rate of reaction`.

Answer 6

I'll say D

Answer 7

ooo. i see what you mean! thank you!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

For a reaction to happen, reactant molecules must collide with each other but not every collision leads to chemical reaction. For reaction to take place, the collision between the molecules should be effective i.e.
a) The molecules must collide with an energy at least equal to a certain threshold limit (activation energy).

b) The orientation of the molecules while colliding must be correct or else the molecules will simply bounce back without reacting.