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Please help me with the definition of

activation energy
effective collisions
ineffective collisions.

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activation energy

the minimum quantity of energy which the reacting species must possess in order to undergo a specified reaction.

effective collisions

An effective collision is defined as one in which molecules collide with sufficient energy and proper orientation, so that a reaction occurs.

ineffective collisions

An ineffective collision (A) is one that does not result in product formation. An effective collision (B) is one in which chemical bonds are broken and a product is formed.

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