KCET2011ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
During the adsorption of krypton on activated charcoal at low temperature
Options
- AH < 0 and S < 0
- BH>0 and S < 0
- CH>0 and S>0
- DH 0
Correct answer
A. H < 0 and S < 0
Step-by-step solution
During adsorption, heat is liberated hence H is negative (less than zero) and entropy decreases.