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Question 7

The Maxwell–Boltzmann energy distribution curves for a reactant mixture under two different temperatures are shown below. Two possible activation energy thresholds, E1 E_1\,E1​ and E2E_2E2​, are also indicated.

Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution

Which row in the table correctly identifies:

  1. the curve representing the reaction mixture at the higher temperature,
  2. the activation energy threshold for the catalysed reaction, and
  3. the effect of increasing temperature on the value of the activation energy (EaE_{\text{a}}Ea​)?
Curve at higher temperatureThreshold for catalysed reactionEffect of increasing temperature on EaE_{\text{a}}Ea​
Row ACurve YE1E_1E1​remains unchanged
Row BCurve YE2E_2E2​decreases
Row CCurve XE1E_1E1​remains unchanged
Row DCurve YE1E_1E1​decreases

Row A

Row B

Row C

Row D

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