JEE Main2015ChemistrySurface ChemistryActual
The following statements relate to the adsorption of gases on a solid surface. Identify the incorrect statement among them:
Options
- AEntropy of adsorption is negative
- BEnthalpy of adsorption is negative
- COn adsorption decrease in surface energy appears as heat
- DOn adsorption, the residual forces on the surface are increased
Correct answer
D. On adsorption, the residual forces on the surface are increased
Step-by-step solution
Adsorption is spontaneous process ∆ G is -ve. During adsorption randomness of adsorbate molecules reduced and ∆ S total is +ve. ∆ G = ∆ H - T ∆ S ∆ H = ∆ G + T ∆ S ∆ H is highly -ve and residual forces on surface are decreased.