Chemistry (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321943171
ISBN 13: 978-0-32194-317-0

Chapter 13 - Chemical Kinetics - Section Problems - Page 546: 82

Answer

Very few collisions involve a collision energy greater than or equal to the activation energy. Subsequently, an even smaller percentage of those will have the proper orientation for reaction.

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Very few collisions involve a collision energy greater than or equal to the activation energy. Subsequently, an even smaller percentage of those will have the proper orientation for reaction.
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