Question

The reaction between H2(g) and O2
(g) is highly feasible yet allowing the gases
to stand at room temperature in the same vessel does not lead to the formation
of water. Explain.


NCERT Class XII
Chemistry - Exemplar Problems

Chapter 4. Chemical Kinetics

Answer 1

BECAUSE activation energy is very high at room temp. but at high temp. bonds break and colloiding particles cross enregy barrier.