Question

which statements correctly explain what could increase the likelihood of a reaction? (select all that apply.) gas particles collide with enough energy to satisfy the activation energy, which kick - starts the reaction. atoms have complete valence shells, which means that the atoms are more likely to react to become stable. atoms have incomplete valence shells, which means that the atoms are more likely to react to become stable. gas particles collide without enough energy to satisfy the activation energy, which kick - starts the reaction.

Explanation:

• For gas particles, according to the collision theory, they need to collide with enough energy (activation energy) to start a reaction. So the statement "Gas particles collide with enough energy to satisfy the activation energy, which kick - starts the reaction" is correct.
• Atoms with incomplete valence shells tend to react to achieve a stable electron configuration (like a complete valence shell). Atoms with complete valence shells are generally stable and less likely to react. So the statement "Atoms have incomplete valence shells, which means that the atoms are more likely to react to become stable" is correct.

Answer:

• Gas particles collide with enough energy to satisfy the activation energy, which kick - starts the reaction.
• Atoms have incomplete valence shells, which means that the atoms are more likely to react to become stable.