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    The Kinetic Theory of Matter states that matter is made of a large number of small particles—individual atoms or molecules—that are in constant motion. This theory is also called the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter and the Kinetic Theory. (http://www.intellectualtakeout.org/faqs/electromagnetic­pulse­frequently­asked­questions­faq? library_node=70245) (This theory goes back to nuclear weapons research from the 1950s. In 1958, American tests of hydrogen bombs gave some interesting results. A test

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    collisions, because it makes all particles move faster. INCREASING THE TEMPERATURE ONLY CAUSES FASTER COLLISIONS. KINETIC THEORY 'The behavior of molecules of solids, liquids and gases depending on their state of pressure and temperature since kinetic theory is the nergy of movement,' The 3 states, solids, liquids and gases have a different type of kinetic energy. KINETIC THEORY OF GASES. 1) gases consist of a very large number of extremely small particles (molecules) which are in state of

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    In addition, the kinetic molecular theory of matter states that as temperature increases so does kinetic energy, or energy in motion (“The Kinetic Molecular Theory”). Thus, by increasing the kinetic energy of a reaction through an increase in temperature, the activation energy of a reaction will be decreased, and consequently the reaction rate will increase. So although the catalase may have been denatured, or almost fully denatured, a reaction was still possible due to the kinetic energy provided

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    Chapter 10 Gas Laws 10.1 The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases Scientists have made a lot of observations to be able to make acceptable assumptions about the behavior of gases. They stated these assumptions in the kinetic molecular theory of gases. The theory is summarized in the following statements. 1. Gases are composed of molecules or atoms that are shattered in great distances with one another. 2. These particles are in a continuous random motion and are moving at any directions. 3. Gases exert

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    Collision theory: The collision theory states that as more collisions occur in a system, there will be more combinations of different molecules bouncing into each other. If there is different combinations taking place there is a bigger chance of the molecules completing their reaction. This would lead to the reaction completing faster which means the rate of reaction will increase. In spite of anything chemical reactions take place. Chemicals are always combining and breaking down. molecules must

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    The ACO process can be described as follows. Let the colony comprises of N ants. The ants start at the home node, and then travel through the various layers from the first layer to the last/final layer, and end at the destination node in each cycle or iteration. Each ant can select only one node in each layer based on the state transition rule given by Eq. (2-9). The nodes chosen along the path visited by an ant represent a candidate solution. For instance, a typical path visited by an ant is depicted

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    Introduction: The collision theory states that reactions are produced by the collision of particles. Frequent collisions produce a faster reaction time and release greater energy. This energy is converted into heat and therefore the temperature can be measured. There are many factors that can increase the reactivity of an element when mixed with hydrochloric acid. These include pressure, temperature, surface area and concentration. The atmospheric pressure of a room affects the reaction rate

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    reactions can be as simple as boiling water to pour a coffee in the morning or as complex as industrial level biochemistry. Whether you are aware of it or not, you create numerous amounts of chemical reactions every day. According to the collision theory, a chemical reaction will occur if two or more molecules collide with the right amount of energy and the right orientation. The energy that is required from the collision depends on the molecules and can be referred to as activation energy. In some

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    Reaction Lab

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    Previous to this lab, knowledge on variables affecting rate were known: concentration, temperature, and the addition of a catalyst. It was thought that as concentration increases, the rate increases as well due to more particles being present and therefore a higher possibility of a collision taking place (the opposite happens when concentration is decreased). It was also understood that as temperature increased, the energy of the particles increased along with it; which lead to a better chance

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    Heat, Kinetic Theory of Matter, and Temperature: In all scientific areas, heat and temperature are significant concepts, especially in a student's daily life and activities. Moreover, people deal with heat and temperature in their day-to-day experiences though several households have significant misconceptions about these concepts. The study and examination of heat and temperature is important because it provides students with a means for exploring energy interactions in order to see the process

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