Which of the following statements correctly describes how the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curve of molecular speeds in an ideal gas changes when its absolute temperature is increased?
The peak of the curve shifts to a higher speed and its height increases.
The peak of the curve shifts to a lower speed and its height decreases.
The peak of the curve shifts to a higher speed and its height decreases.
The peak of the curve shifts to a lower speed and its height increases.
16 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Chemistry Kinetics, covering Collision theory, Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, Effect of temperature on reaction rate, Effect of concentration and pressure, and Catalysts. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.