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How does collision theory explain the rate of reactions?

A) When molecules collide, they are more likely to bounce off and not react.

B) When molecules collide with enough energy and with the right orientation, they will react.

C) When molecules collide, they are more likely to react.

D) When molecules collide, they transfer energy which allows them to slow down enough to bond with other molecules.

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Answer:

Collision theory states that the rate of a chemical reaction is proportional to the number of collisions between reactant molecules. The more often reactant molecules collide, the more often they react with one another, and the faster the reaction rate.

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