A-LevelChemistryReaction kineticsOct/Nov 2021Paper 1 Q311 Mark
The Boltzmann distribution diagram shows a fixed amount of a gas at two different temperatures, T₁ and T₂. [Figure of Boltzmann distribution diagram] Which statements correctly describe the features of this diagram? 1 Temperature T₁ is lower than temperature T₂. 2 The shaded area indicates the particles that have sufficient energy to react at T₂. 3 The total area under each curve is the same for both temperatures.
A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct
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