Collision frequency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002224",
  "term": "Collision frequency",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The average number of collisions experienced by a single molecule per unit time in a gas or liquid. This quantity depends on the concentration of molecules, their size, and their average speed. It is a fundamental parameter in kinetic theory, influencing reaction rates and transport phenomena.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 56 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/collision-frequency/"
}