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Why is adsorption an exothermic process?
Why is adsorption an exothermic process?
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The adsorption arises due to the unbalanced or residual attractive forces on the surface of the adsorbent which attracts. adsorbate particles on its surface
During adsorption, there is a decrease in surface energy which appears as heat. Therefore, adsorption is an exothermic process.
During adsorption, there is a decrease in surface energy which appears as heat. Therefore, adsorption is an exothermic process.
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