Yes, it is true.
This concept is called collision theory. It states that in order for a chemical reaction to occur, reactant molecules must collide with enough energy and proper orientation.
There are many factors that affect the occurance of a chemical reaction. If the reaction you are using has any buffer or catalyst than you should be selective in that keeping in mind your reactants and product. The temperature required for any particular reaction to occur should also be kept in mind.
This isn't answerable without knowing what the chemical reaction is. Some reactions are very easy to initiate - alkali metals and halogens will react with little to no prodding. Others require intermediate reactions.
In general, for a chemical reaction to occur, particles must collide with sufficient energy and with proper orientation. The correct alignment allows the reacting molecules to approach each other in a way that their reactive sites come into contact, promoting the formation of new bonds and products.
A Collision model is a model of the rate of a reaction showing how the rate is proportional to the number of collisions of reactant molecules.
When a catalyst is present in a chemical reaction, it increases the reaction speed by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. This allows more molecules to collide with enough energy to react, leading to a faster formation of products. Importantly, the catalyst remains unchanged at the end of the reaction, allowing it to be used multiple times.
Chemical reactions occur when reactant molecules collide with enough energy and proper orientation to overcome the activation energy barrier. Factors such as increasing temperature, using a catalyst, and adjusting reactant concentrations can all help facilitate chemical reactions by providing more energy for collisions or altering the reaction pathway.
Chemical reactions.
A successful collision occurs when two reactant molecules collide with enough energy and proper orientation to undergo a chemical reaction, leading to the formation of new products. This process is crucial for chemical reactions to occur in a timely and efficient manner.
A catalyst lowers the activation energy required for a chemical reaction to occur by providing an alternative reaction pathway with lower energy barriers. This makes it easier for reactant molecules to collide effectively and react to form products.
Decreasing the temperature reduces the kinetic energy of the molecules involved. This means that fewer molecules have the activation energy required to actually react. It also means that molecules will collide less often.
The chance of a reaction when two molecules collide is increased by factors such as higher kinetic energy, which can be achieved through increased temperature, and proper orientation of the molecules during the collision. Additionally, a higher concentration of the reactants can lead to more frequent collisions. Catalysts can also enhance the likelihood of a reaction by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.