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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 5. Thermodynamics and thermochemistry

The following statements relate to the adsorption of gases on a solid surfuce. Identify the incorrect statement among them

  1. A Enthalpy of adsorption is negative
  2. B Energy appears as heat
  3. C On adsorption, the residual forces on the surface are increased
  4. D Entropy of adsorption is negative
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(C) On adsorption, the residual forces on the surface are increased

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Adsorption is a phenomena of attracting and retaining the molecules of a substance on the surface of a liquid or a solid resulting into a higher concentration of the molecules on the surface. After adsorption there is a decrease in the residual forces due to bond formation…
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