Collision Theory & Activation Energy Demo

Study of the rates of chemical reactions and the state of dynamic equilibrium where forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate. Collision Theory & Activation Energy Demo turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.

Study of the rates of chemical reactions and the state of dynamic equilibrium where forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate. It focuses on Reaction Rates, Activation Energy, Le Chatelier's Principle, Acid-Base Equilibria from the “Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium” section.

The “Temperature (Kinetic Energy)”, “Activation Energy (Barrier Height)” sliders change the key inputs; the “Reset Reaction” button run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

OpenStax Chemistry 2e is a comprehensive, peer-reviewed Open Educational Resource (OER) designed for two-semester general chemistry courses. The course provides a rigorous foundation in chemical principles, ranging from… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium” section. Open the full Chemistry 2e course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/chemistry-2e-61aaa542-40da-45df-8ae5-3e14c99880b6 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

You'll build intuition for Reaction Rates, Activation Energy, Le Chatelier's Principle, Acid-Base Equilibria — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on Chemistry 2e alone.