IB skill practice

Apply Arrhenius equation and activation energy

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Catalyst effect on Arrhenius model

A catalyst is added in a IA data review session. State the Arrhenius-model effect on activation energy and rate constant at the same temperature. Use the labelled diagram, graph, or data table before calculating. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.