MHT CET · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry
Identify FALSE statement regarding adsorption from following.
- A It takes place due to unbalanced forces acting on the surface of solid or liquid.
- B During adsorption surface energy of adsorbent increases.
- C It is caused by van der Waals forces.
- D It is an exothermic process.
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(B) During adsorption surface energy of adsorbent increases.
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During adsorption, surface energy (surface tension) of the adsorbent decreases.
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