Catalysis

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

Ea (no cat) Ea (cat)

Adding a catalyst on a Maxwell–Boltzmann diagram is shown by:

  • A

    Shifting the curve to higher KE

  • B

    Doubling Ea

  • C

    Increasing the y-axis at low KE

  • D

    Shifting Ea to a lower value (more molecules above it)

    check_circle

Explanation

Catalysts lower Ea, so a larger fraction of molecules has KE ≥ Ea even at the same temperature.

Want 10 more like this — adaptive to your weak spots?

Related questions