Interpretation: The two things which happen during the collision of atoms, ions, or molecules should be stated.
Concept Introduction: A
Answer to Problem 54A
A chemical reaction can occur to form products and a chemical reaction cannot occur are the two things that happen in the collision of atoms, ions, or molecules.
Explanation of Solution
According to collision theory, the collision between atoms, ions, or molecules leads to the formation of a product only if the particles possess enough kinetic energy. If the particles do not possess enough kinetic energy then the particles bounce apart from each other.
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