Why must the reacting molecules have a minimum energy for an effective collision?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → to facilitate breaking of bonds and bond formation
The minimum energy requirement in a chemical reaction is related to the activation energy (Ea).
- For a collision to be effective, molecules must have enough energy to break existing bonds and form new bonds.
- Collisions without sufficient energy do not lead to a reaction.