MaxwellBoltzmann distribution from "summary" of Physical Chemistry by Robert G. Mortimer
The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution describes the distribution of speeds of gas molecules at a given temperature. This distribution is essential for understanding the behavior of gases and is based on the kinetic theory of gases. According to this theory, gas molecules are in constant motion, colliding with each other and the walls of the container. The distribution of speeds of gas molecules is not uniform, but rather follows a specific pattern. At any given temperature, most molecules have speeds near the average speed, with fewer molecules having speeds significantly higher or lower than the average. The distribution is described by a curve that peaks at the most probable speed and decreases as speeds deviate from this value. The shape of the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curve depends on the temperature of the gas. At higher temp...
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