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Energetic excitation due to these events represents the first step of a process described by Lindemann-Hinshelwood theory. Terms representing force, diffusion, and these events (15[1])are equated to the evolution of a system's distribution function in the Boltzmann equation. The steric factor multiplies the frequency of one of these events to define the pre-exponential factor. (*) Successful (10[1])occurrences of these events must occur with sufficient energy and proper orientation. (-5[1])In KMT, the frequency and intensity of these events delineate pressure. For 10 points, “elastic” (10[1])types of what events occur when an ideal gas (10[1])molecule bounces off a container? ■END■

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