Chapter 13, Problem 13.11QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The two factors that determine whether a collision between two reactant molecules would result in reaction have to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Transition state theory deals about the collision of two molecules results in reaction that is done by an activated complex.  An activated complex is group of unstable atoms, which breaks up to form products.

Figure 1

To give the two factors that determines whether a collision between two reactant molecules would result in reaction