Question

Which statements describe the condition(s) required for a successful formation of a product in a reaction ?

• A. The collision must involve a sufficient amount of energy, provided from the motion of the particles, to overcome the activation energy
• B. The relative orientation of the particles has little or no effect on the formation of the product
• C. The relative orientation of the particles has an effect only if the kinetic energy of the particles is below some minimum value
• D. The relative orientation of the particles must allow for formation of the new bonds in the product
• E. The energy of the incoming particles must be above a certain minimum value and the relative orientation of the particles must allow for formation of new bonds in the product

Answer 1

The correct option is E The energy of the incoming particles must be above a certain minimum value and the relative orientation of the particles must allow for formation of new bonds in the product

The statement (E) describe the conditions required for a successful formation of a product in a reaction.
The energy of the incoming particles must be above a certain minimum value (called activation energy) and the relative orientation of the particles must allow for formation of new bonds in the product.