Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Reaction kinetics

Reaction kinetics — practice question

At room temperature, gas Q decomposes slowly. $\text{Q}(g) \rightarrow \text{X}(g) + \text{Z}(g)$ Shown is the Boltzmann distribution curve for gas Q at room temperature. Which change happens when a catalyst is added to gas Q?

  • AThe peak of the curve moves to the right on the diagram.
  • BThe number of particles with enough energy to decompose increases.
  • CThe kinetic energy of the unreacted particles increases.
  • DThe value of $E_a$ decreases, moving the vertical dotted line to the right on the diagram.

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