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Extension questions for a Pogil activity on the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution might include:
If you double the temperature from 300K to 600K, the average kinetic energy doubles. However, the reaction rate often increases by a factor of 2 to 4 (for every 10°C). Using the M-B distribution, explain why a doubling of temperature leads to a much larger increase in reaction rate.
As the temperature increases, the distribution shifts to higher speeds, and the peak of the distribution becomes broader.
Here are some mathematical representations of the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution:
Extension questions for a Pogil activity on the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution might include:
If you double the temperature from 300K to 600K, the average kinetic energy doubles. However, the reaction rate often increases by a factor of 2 to 4 (for every 10°C). Using the M-B distribution, explain why a doubling of temperature leads to a much larger increase in reaction rate.
As the temperature increases, the distribution shifts to higher speeds, and the peak of the distribution becomes broader.
Here are some mathematical representations of the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution: