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Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution
WJEC / Eduqas A Level · Kinetics
Change the conditions and watch the curve respond.
Modal Energy
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Most probable
Mean Energy
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Average particle
Ea
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Activation energy
Particles ≥ Ea
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Proportion that can react
Collision Frequency
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Relative to default
Particles
Hotter → particles move faster
A catalyst lowers Ea, increasing the proportion of particles with sufficient energy to react.
Relative reaction rate Move a slider to see how the rate responds —
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