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Using collision theory, explain why food spoilage occurs more quickly with food stored at room temperature than in the refrigerator

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Due to the lowered temperature, it is believed that there are fewer collisions, which may slow down the reaction. Because of the fact that the decomposition retorts with oxygen or carbon dioxide in the air; the essence begins to feel greasy and smell tainted.

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