The proportion of collision that are successful is determined by the kinetic energy and orientation of the particles
what does a Maxwell-bolt many distribution curve show ?
The distribution of energies of particles in a sample
what is the mos probable energy ?
The energy that a randomly selected particle is most likely to have
what is the mean energy
the sum of the energy levels of all the particles in the sample, divided by the total number of particles
How do homogeneous catalysts work?
increase the rate of reaction by providing an alternative route That has a lower activation energy. This route is possible because the catalyst allows an intermediate to be formed
how do heterogenous catalysts work?
when a solid heterogeneous catalyst is used, the reaction takes place on the surfaceofthecatalyst
the reactionattaches to the surface called at a region called the activesite. In a process called adsorption.
After the reaction has taken place, the products detach from the surface in a process called desorption
