Question detail
Which statement is true regarding collisions in chemical reactions?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Rate of reaction
Question
- A. All collisions result in a reaction
- B. Only collisions with sufficient energy lead to a reaction
- C. collisions do not affect reaction rates
- D. collisions are irrelevant to chemical reactions
Answer
Only collisions with sufficient energy lead to a reaction
Explanation
The correct answer is Only collisions with sufficient energy lead to a reaction. This answer directly addresses the question: Which statement is true regarding collisions in chemical reactions? It matches the approved Chemistry 8462 learning objective and the linked subtopic. The other options are incorrect because they either change the rate, catalyst, reversible reaction, equilibrium, or graph context, or they do not answer the exact point being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Collision Energy
Students often think that all collisions between particles result in a reaction, regardless of their energy.
Emphasize that only collisions with sufficient energy can lead to a reaction, and explain the concept of activation energy.
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