Editing Transition state (section)

== Explanation ==

A [[collision]] between [[reactant]] [[molecule]]s may or may not result in a successful [[Chemical reaction|reaction]]. The outcome depends on factors such as the relative [[kinetic energy]], relative orientation and [[internal energy]] of the molecules. Even if the collision partners form an [[activated complex]] they are not bound to go on and form [[product (chemistry)|products]], and instead the complex may fall apart back to the reactants.{{cn|date=March 2024}}