Q27 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry
Which of the following statements is false during adsorption of gas molecule on a metal surface?
- Correct answerAEnthalpy change is positive
- BEntropy change is negative
- CBoth enthalpy and entropy simultaneously decreases
- DFree energy change is negative
Solution
According to the question, Adsorption is reversible in nature and is dependent on pressure as well as temperature. An increase in pressure decreases the volume of gas and thus increases the adsorption of gas molecules. Conversely, a decrease in pressure will cause the removal of gas molecules from the solid surface.
The amount of heat evolved when one mole of an adsorbate (gas or liquid) is adsorbed on the surface of an adsorbent is called enthalpy of adsorption. The enthalpy of adsorption for chemo sorption is larger than that for physical adsorption. The magnitude of enthalpy of adsorption for chemo sorption & physical adsorption are in order of Kj per mol and Kj per mol.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.