COMEDK2012ChemistrySurface Chemistry
Which of the following is not true for the adsorption of a gas on a solid?
Options
- AIncrease in temperature favors adsorption
- BEnthalpy change is negative
- CAdsorption is more specific
- DEntropy change is negative
Correct answer
A. Increase in temperature favors adsorption
Step-by-step solution
Adsorption of a gas on a solid is exothermic process as during this process condensation of gas take place. According to Le-Chatelier principle, increase in temperature favors desorption. Option (a) is not a true statement.