MHT CET202313 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistrySurface ChemistryActual
Identify FALSE statement regarding adsorption from following.
Options
- AIt takes place due to unbalanced forces acting on the surface of solid or liquid.
- BDuring adsorption surface energy of adsorbent increases.
- CIt is caused by van der Waals forces.
- DIt is an exothermic process.
Correct answer
B. During adsorption surface energy of adsorbent increases.
Step-by-step solution
During adsorption, surface energy (surface tension) of the adsorbent decreases.