When a collision occurs between two reactant particles that, between them, have the required minimum kinetic energy, or activation energy, a product does not always form. Which of the following reasons explains this?

A. low temperature

B. small surface area

C. unfavorable geometry

D. low concentration

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Nico Stephenson

Biology

17 September, 15:39

When a collision occurs between two reactant particles that, between them, have the required minimum kinetic energy, or activation energy, a product does not always form. Which of the following reasons explains this?

A. low temperature

B. small surface area

C. unfavorable geometry

D. low concentration

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Boo Boo · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C / One reason that a product does not always form is due to unfavorable geometry of the reactants involved. When the geometry is not good for substances to react then no reaction can occur although there is enough energy present.

When a collision occurs between two reactant particles that, between them, have the required minimum kinetic energy, or activation energy, a product does not always form. Which of the following reasons explains this?A. low temperatureB. small surface areaC. unfavorable geometryD. low concentration