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According to kinetic theory, which two factors are important for a successful reaction to occur?

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Molecules must collide with sufficient energy, known as the activation energy, so that chemical bonds can break. Molecules must collide with the proper orientation.

Step-by-step explanation:

A collision that meets these two criteria, and that results in a chemical reaction, is known as a successful collision or an effective collision.

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