The Boltzmann distribution gives the fraction of molecules with a given energy E

Question

The Boltzmann distribution gives the fraction of molecules with a given energy E, f(E), as a function of the energy E. The curve goes through a maximum, f(E)max. How does this maximum shift if the temperature is increased?

Emax moves to higher energy with no change in height.

Emax moves to higher energy and increases in height.

Emax moves to lower energy and increases in height.

Emax moves to higher energy and decreases in height.

Emax moves to higher energy with no change in height.

Emax moves to higher energy and increases in height.

Emax moves to lower energy and increases in height.

Emax moves to higher energy and decreases in height.

Explanation / Answer

on increasing temperature, energy of particles increases and fraction of molecule having that Emax decreases.

so Emax moves to higher energy and decreases in height.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.