Kinetic Molecular Theory

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

As temperature increases, the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution

A
$Stays the same$
B
$Becomes narrower with a lower peak at higher speed$
C
$Becomes broader and the peak shifts to higher speeds$
D
$Both A and C — broader, peak at higher speed, lower height$
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Explanation

At higher T, distribution flattens out (more spread), peaks at higher speed, and the average KE grows.

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