8 reactions, most particles have energies greaterWhich one of these statements about theBoltzmann curve is correct?AA The Boltzmann curve shows that for mostthan the activation energy.The Boltzmann curve shows the total numberof particles on the y-axis and the activationenergy on the x-axis.C When the temperature of a chemical reaction isincreased the highest point on the Boltzmanncurve is still the same.D At constant temperature, the area under theBoltzmann curve above the activation energyis greater for a catalysed reaction than for thesame uncatalysed reaction.

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reactions, most particles have energies greater Which one of these statements about the Boltzmann curve is correct? A A The Boltzmann curve shows that for most than the activation energy. The Boltzmann curve shows the total number of particles on the y-axis and the activation В energy on the x-axis. C When the temperature of a chemical reaction is increased the highest point on the Boltzmann curve is still the same. D At constant temperature, the area under the Boltzmann curve above the activation energy is greater for a catalysed reaction than for the same uncatalysed reaction.

reactions, most particles have energies greater Which one of these statements about the Boltzmann curve is correct? A A The Boltzmann curve shows that for most than the activation energy. The Boltzmann curve shows the total number of particles on the y-axis and the activation В energy on the x-axis. C When the temperature of a chemical reaction is increased the highest point on the Boltzmann curve is still the same. D At constant temperature, the area under the Boltzmann curve above the activation energy is greater for a catalysed reaction than for the same uncatalysed reaction.

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics

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