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What is adsorption ?

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The accumulation of molecular species at the surface of the solid or liquid is termed as adsorption.
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Knowledge Check

  • For adsorption

    A
    `DeltaH =-ve, DeltaS= ive`
    B
    `DeltaH = +ve, DeltaS = +ve`
    C
    `DeltaH = -ve, DeltaS = +ve`
    D
    `DeltaH = +ve, DeltaS = +ve`

  • Which is correct in case of van der Waals adsorption?

    A
    High temp, low pressure
    B
    Low temp, high pressure
    C
    Low temp, low pressure
    D
    High temp, high pressure

  • Which of the following is an application of adsorption?

    A
    Formation of delta
    B
    Smoke precipitation by Cottrell precipitator
    C
    Artificial rain by spraying electrified sand
    D
    Decolourisation of sugar solution.

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