According to the collision theory, all collisions do not lead to reaction. Which choice gives both reasons why not all collisions between reactant molecules lead to reaction
1. The total energy of two colliding molecules is less than some minimum amount of energy.
2. Molecules cannot react with each other unless a catalyst is present.
3. Molecules that are improperly oriented during collision will not react.
4. Solids cannot react with gases.

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According to the collision theory, two colliding molecules must have the minimum amount of energy required for the reaction to occur. If their total energy is less than this minimum, the molecules will not react. Additionally, molecules that collide with each other must be properly oriented for a reaction to occur. If their orientation is incorrect, the molecules will not react. Therefore, both options 1 and 3 are correct. Option 2 is incorrect because not all reactions require a catalyst, and option 4 is also incorrect because there are many examples of solid-gas reactions.

According to the Collision Theory, All Collisions Do Not Lead