Chapter 18.1, Problem 4LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The explanation that every collision between the reacting particles leads to products is to be stated.

Concept Introduction: A chemical reaction only occurs when the reactants are converted to the products and this will happen when there occurs an effective collision between the reacting particles.

Answer to Problem 4LC

No, every collision between the reacting particles does not lead to the products.

Explanation of Solution

A chemical reaction will occur only if there occurs an effective collision between the reacting molecules. Effective collision means that there should be proper orientation between the reacting molecules and the reacting molecules must possess enough energy to form products by overcoming the activation energy.