What is the significance of the pre-exponential factor in the Arrhenius equation?

A. It represents the activation energy
B. It accounts for the frequency of collisions and orientation of molecules
C. It is a measure of the reactant concentration
D. It is the equilibrium constant

Answer: It accounts for the frequency of collisions and orientation of molecules


Additional Information: The pre-exponential factor (A) accounts for the frequency and proper orientation of molecular collisions.