BITSAT2020ChemistrySurface ChemistryActual
Methylene blue, from its aqueous solution, is adsorbed on activated charcoal at 25^ C . For this process, which ofthe following statement is correct?
Options
- AThe adsorption requires activation at 25^ C
- BThe adsorption is accompanied by a decrease in enthalpy
- CThe adsorption increases with increase of temperature
- DThe adsorption is irreversible
Correct answer
B. The adsorption is accompanied by a decrease in enthalpy
Step-by-step solution
The adsorption of methylene blue on activated charcoal is an example of physiosorption which is exothermic, multilayer and does not have energy barrier.