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First it is important to know the molecular formula for pentane and the products of the combustion reaction so that we can write the unbalanced equation. From the prefix 'pent' we know that the hydrocarbo...

C_n h_{2n + 2}

The collision theory states that when two or more particles have sufficient energy and orientation, the collision will be successful in producing a reaction. There are many ways to increase the rate of a ...

It provides an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy. However, it does not lower the activation energy for the 'normal' reaction without a catalyst.