Module 7 : Theories of Reaction Rates
Lecture 32 : Theories Of Reaction Rates - I : Collision Theory
 
   Objectives
  After studying this lecture you will be able to do the following.

Calculate collision frequency using kinetic theory.

   

Distinguish between collision cross section and reaction cross section.

   
Compare collision theory with Arrhenius theory and experiments.
   
Define the steric factor.
   
Rationalize the departure of collision theory from experiments for ionic reactions using the harpoon mechanism.
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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