Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321812001
Author: ENGEL, Thomas/ Reid
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.13CP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conditions at which the wall (if movable piston) will move due to molecular collisions needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The theory of collision explains that for a chemical reaction to happen, the reacting particles should collide with one another. The rate of the reaction depends on the frequency of collisions.

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