Rates gaps Flashcards
1
Q
Why does the line on the boltzmann distribution curve begin at the origin?
A
Because no molecules have zero energy (all molecules have at least some energy)
2
Q
Why does the line on the boltzmann distribution curve begin at the origin?
A
Because no molecules have zero energy (all molecules have at least some energy)
3
Q
the area under the curve is equal to…
A
the total number of molecules
4
Q
Why does the curve not reach the x axis?
A
there is no maximum energy for a molecule.
5
Q
if we shift the peak, we need to remember that…
A
the area under the graph must stay the same because of the same number of molecules.
6
Q
what is on the x and y axis of the boltzmann distribution graph?
A
x = energy
y = the number of particles with a given energy
