Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Reaction kinetics

Reaction kinetics — practice question

The diagram illustrates the Boltzmann distribution of energies for a reactant gas. For a certain reaction, the activation energy is $X$. What change would be seen on the diagram if an effective catalyst were added at the same temperature?

  • AMore particles will possess higher values of $E$.
  • BThe peak will move to the left.
  • CThe peak will move to the right.
  • DThe value of the activation energy decreases.

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