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Record 1 1998-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

In simple collision theory the rate constant of a bimolecular reaction between A and B is expressed as k = PAB AAB e-E/RT where PAB, the steric factor, allows for the fact that, even when the energy requirements are satisfied, all collisions are not effective.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
CONT

Dans la théorie des collisions simples, la constante de vitesse d'une réaction bimoléculaire entre A et B est exprimée par l'équation: k = PAB AAB e-E/RT dans laquelle PAB, le facteur stérique, permet de tenir compte du fait que, même lorsque les conditions énergétiques sont remplies, toutes les collisions ne sont pas nécessairement efficaces.

Spanish

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