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Collisional Cross Section is defined as the area around a particle in which the center of another particle must be in order for a collision to occur. Check FAQs
σAB=π((rArB)2)
σAB - Collisional Cross Section?rA - Radius of Molecule A?rB - Radius of Molecule B?π - Archimedes' constant?

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44427.5506Edit=3.1416((10.9Edit10.91Edit)2)
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Collisional Cross Section Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Collisional Cross Section?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σAB=π((rArB)2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σAB=π((10.9m10.91m)2)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
σAB=3.1416((10.9m10.91m)2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σAB=3.1416((10.910.91)2)
Next Step Evaluate
σAB=44427.5505562986
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σAB=44427.5506

Collisional Cross Section Formula Elements

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Constants
Collisional Cross Section
Collisional Cross Section is defined as the area around a particle in which the center of another particle must be in order for a collision to occur.
Symbol: σAB
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Molecule A
Radius of Molecule A is defined as one half the distance (d) between two nuclei in a diatomic molecule.
Symbol: rA
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Molecule B
Radius of Molecule B is defined as one half the distance (d) between two nuclei in a diatomic molecule.
Symbol: rB
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Collisional Cross Section

​Go Collision Cross Section in Ideal Gas
σAB=(ZnAnB)πμAB8[BoltZ]T

Other formulas in Molecular Reaction Dynamics category

​Go Number of Bimolecular Collision per Unit Time per Unit Volume
Z=nAnBvbeamA
​Go Number Density for A Molecules using Collision Rate Constant
nA=ZvbeamnBA
​Go Cross Sectional Area using Rate of Molecular Collisions
A=ZvbeamnBnA
​Go Vibrational Frequency given Boltzmann's Constant
vvib=[BoltZ]T[hP]

How to Evaluate Collisional Cross Section?

Collisional Cross Section evaluator uses Collisional Cross Section = pi*((Radius of Molecule A*Radius of Molecule B)^2) to evaluate the Collisional Cross Section, The Collisional Cross Section formula is defined as the area around a particle A in which the center of another particle B must be in order for a collision to occur in a reaction. Collisional Cross Section is denoted by σAB symbol.

How to evaluate Collisional Cross Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Collisional Cross Section, enter Radius of Molecule A (rA) & Radius of Molecule B (rB) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Collisional Cross Section

What is the formula to find Collisional Cross Section?
The formula of Collisional Cross Section is expressed as Collisional Cross Section = pi*((Radius of Molecule A*Radius of Molecule B)^2). Here is an example- 44427.55 = pi*((10.9*10.91)^2).
How to calculate Collisional Cross Section?
With Radius of Molecule A (rA) & Radius of Molecule B (rB) we can find Collisional Cross Section using the formula - Collisional Cross Section = pi*((Radius of Molecule A*Radius of Molecule B)^2). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Collisional Cross Section?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Collisional Cross Section-
  • Collisional Cross Section=(Collision Frequency/Number Density for A Molecules*Number Density for B Molecules)*sqrt(pi*Reduced Mass of Reactants A and B/8*[BoltZ]*Temperature in terms of Molecular Dynamics)OpenImg
Can the Collisional Cross Section be negative?
No, the Collisional Cross Section, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Collisional Cross Section?
Collisional Cross Section is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Collisional Cross Section can be measured.
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