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Which topic is commonly used to explain activation energy and how chemical reactions happen?

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collision theory

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Collision theory, theory used to predict the rates of chemical reactions, particularly for gases. The collision theory is based on the assumption that for a reaction to occur it is necessary for the reacting species (atoms or molecules) to come together or collide with one another.

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