Chapter 18, Problem 16E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The meaning of the statement that at a given temperature, only a small fraction of the molecules in a sample has sufficient kinetic energy to engage in a chemical reaction is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to collision theory, reactant molecules collide with proper orientation and sufficient energy to form products. Activation energy can be defined as the amount of energy that is required to convert reactant molecules into products.