\(\boxed{\text{the frequency of molecular collisions increases}}\)
To identify intermediates in the given reaction mechanism, we need to look for species that are produced in one step and consumed in a subsequent step.
- In the first step, \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} + \mathrm{I}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{HOI} + \mathrm{OH}^{-}\), \(\mathrm{HOI}\) and \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) are produced.
- In the second step, \(\mathrm{OH}^{-} + \mathrm{H}^{+} \rightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\), \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) is consumed.
- In the third step, \(\mathrm{HOI} + \mathrm{H}^{+} + \mathrm{I}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{I}_{2} + \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\), \(\mathrm{HOI}\) is consumed.
Thus, \(\mathrm{HOI}\) and \(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) are intermediates because they are produced and then consumed in the reaction mechanism.
\(\boxed{\text{HOI and } \mathrm{OH}^{-}}\)