Collision Theory

• The collision provides the energy to break the bonds in the reactant molecules and form the new bonds in the product
• Not all collisions result in a chemical reaction.

  Those which do are said to be "successful"
• In order for a collision to be successful, the particles must collide with:

  • the correct geometry
  • sufficient energy
• Any factor which increases the number of collisions between reactant particles will increase the rate of reaction