Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Reaction kinetics

Reaction kinetics — practice question

The diagram illustrates the Boltzmann distribution for the energies of particles in a gas. This gas takes part in a reaction with an activation energy, $E_a$. The highest point on the curve is marked $P$. If the same reaction is done in the presence of a catalyst, which statement is correct?

  • AThe peak $P$ is at a lower height and the position of $E_a$ moves to the left.
  • BThe peak $P$ is at a lower height and the position of $E_a$ moves to the right.
  • CThe peak $P$ remains at the same height and the position of $E_a$ moves to the left.
  • DThe peak $P$ remains at the same height and the position of $E_a$ moves to the right.

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