At a low pressure, the curves of gas (A) adsorbed by a unit mass of a solid adsorbent (x/mvsP) at three different temperatures Tx,TyandTz that have slopes 0.57 , 1 and 1.73 respectively. Which one of the following is correct?
A
Tx>Ty>Tz
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B
Tz>Ty>Tx
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C
Tz>Ty>Tx
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D
Tx>Ty<Tz
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Solution
The correct option is ATx>Ty>Tz Adsorption is exothermic, so the extent of adsorption is higher at lower temperatures.
The curve that has a larger value of the slope would happen at a lower temperature. Tx>Ty>Tz is the order of temperatures.