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

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