Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution
Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution
Real World
At Unilever's margarine factories, raising hydrogenation reactor temperatures shifts the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution so more H₂ molecules exceed Ea, speeding up the hardening of vegetable oils.
Exam Focus
When sketching the higher-temperature curve, keep the area under both curves equal and ensure the peak shifts right and lowers.
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