Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Which one of the following is correct for the adsorption of a gas at a given temperature on a solid surface?

  1. A $\Delta$H > 0, $\Delta$S > 0
  2. B $\Delta$H > 0, $\Delta$S < 0
  3. C $\Delta$H < 0, $\Delta$S < 0 Correct answer
  4. D $\Delta$H < 0, $\Delta$S > 0

Solution

(i) Adsorption of gas at metal surface is an exothermic process of $\Delta$H &lt; 0<br><br>(ii) As the adsorption of gas on metal surface reduces the free movement of gas molecules thus restricting its randomness hence $\Delta$S &lt; 0

About this question

Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Surface Chemistry · Topic: Adsorption

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