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Given an example where physisorption changes to chemisorption with rise in temperature. Explain the reason for change.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Physisorption and Chemisorption**: - Physisorption is a type of adsorption that involves weak van der Waals forces. It is generally reversible and occurs at lower temperatures. - Chemisorption, on the other hand, involves the formation of strong chemical bonds between the adsorbate and the surface of the adsorbent. This process is usually irreversible and occurs at higher temperatures. 2. **Example of Physisorption to Chemisorption**: - A classic example is the adsorption of hydrogen gas (H₂) on finely divided nickel (Ni). At lower temperatures, hydrogen molecules are weakly adsorbed on the nickel surface through physisorption. ...
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  • How does Young's modulus change with rise in temperature?

    A
     increases
    B
     decreases
    C
    remains unchangedÂ
    D
     None of these
  • Assertion : Physisorption of a gas adsorbed at low temperature may change into chemisorption at a high temperature. Reason : Usually low pressure is also favourable for chemisorption

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
    D
    if both assertion and reason are false
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