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Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution curves

In order for a chemical reaction to occur, the reactant particles must collide in the correct orientation with sufficient energy. A Maxwell–Boltzmann curve is a graphical representation of the distribution of energies of particles in a gas

• Increase the concentration of a solution.

• Increase the pressure of a gas.

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