Molecular Collisions

Definition

Molecular collisions refer to the interactions between molecules that can result in a chemical reaction or a physical change.

Related terms

Activation Energy:

This is the minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur. It's like the minimum speed needed for the bumper car collision to cause a spin.

Reaction Rate:

This refers to how quickly or slowly reactants turn into products in a chemical reaction. It's similar to how many spins you can get from your bumper car collisions in one minute.

Stoichiometry:

This is the calculation of relative quantities of reactants and products in chemical reactions. It's like figuring out how many tickets you earn per spin in those bumper cars.