Collision Theory & Reaction Rates

What this note covers

1. Collision theory: the three conditions for a successful collision
2. Frequency factors: concentration, pressure and surface area
3. Temperature and Maxwell–Boltzmann (energy distribution) curves
4. Catalysts and energy profile diagrams
5. Measuring rates: experimental methods and a fully worked example
6. Rate graphs and writing high-scoring collision-theory explanations

6 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes