Question

According to the collision theory, all collisions do not lead to reaction. Which choice gives both reasons why not all collisions between reactant molecules lead to reaction? 1. The total energy of two colliding molecules is less than some minimum amount of energy. 2. Molecules cannot react with each other unless a catalyst is present. 3. Molecules that are improperly oriented during collision will not react. 4. Solids cannot react with gases.

Answer 1

Answer: 3. Molecules that are improperly oriented during collision will not react.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the collision theory , the number of collisions that take place per unit volume of the reaction mixture is called collision frequency. The effective collisions are ones which result into the formation of products.

It depends on two factors:-

1. Energy factor: For collision to be effective, the colliding molecules must have energy more than a particular value called as threshold energy.

2. Orientation factor: Also the colliding molecules must have proper orientation at the time of collision to result into formation of products.

Thus not all collisions between reactant molecules lead to reaction because molecules that are improperly oriented during collision will not react.