- What is a catalyst? - Draw a potential diagram explaining the function of a catalyst and compare it with that of the uncatalyzed reaction. - Explain with help of the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution how the catalyst functions.

- What is a catalyst? - Draw a potential diagram explaining the function of a catalyst and compare it with that of the uncatalyzed reaction. - Explain with help of the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution how the catalyst functions.

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Chapter5: Introduction To Chemical Equilibrium

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- Draw a potential diagram explaining the function of a catalyst and compare it with that
of the uncatalyzed reaction.
- Explain with help of the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution how the catalyst functions.

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