Which of the following statements concerning collision theory and the Arrhenius
ID: 780683 • Letter: W
Question
Which of the following statements concerning collision theory and the Arrhenius equation is/are correct?
(1) As the temperature increases, the rate of a reaction decreases due to fewer collisions with proper molecular orientation.
(2) The activation energy is the energy barrier that must be overcome by reactants for a reaction to occur.
(3) The frequency factor, A, in the Arrhenius equation relates to the number of collisions and the fraction of those collisions that have the proper geometry for a reaction to occur.
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 only
2 only
1 and 3 what is it?
Explanation / Answer
2 and 3 are correct