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What is the study of the chemical phenomena that occur at the interface of two surfaces?
Surface chemistry
Which of the following is an example of adsorption phenomenon?
Gases such as H2, O2, N2 adsorbing on the surface of activated charcoal
What is the enthalpy of adsorption?
The amount of heat energy liberated when one mole of gas is adsorbed on the unit surface area of adsorbent
What does the Van't Hoff equation represent?
The representation of enthalpy or heat of adsorption
In which type of reaction is adsorption generally considered to be thermodynamically favorable?
Exothermic reaction, where ΔH0 < 0
Explain the role of adsorption in surface chemistry and provide an example of a substance that undergoes adsorption.
Adsorption in surface chemistry refers to the accumulation of species on a higher concentration on the surface of a substance due to intermolecular force. An example of this phenomenon is the adsorption of gases such as H$_2$, O$_2$, N$_2$ on the surface of activated charcoal.
Define the enthalpy of adsorption and explain its significance in surface chemistry.
The enthalpy of adsorption is the amount of heat energy liberated when one mole of gas is adsorbed on the unit surface area of adsorbent. It represents the heat released or absorbed during the adsorption process. In most cases, adsorption is an exothermic process, making it thermodynamically favorable.
What is the Van't Hoff equation and how is it related to the enthalpy of adsorption?
The Van't Hoff equation represents the thermodynamic relationship between the equilibrium constant of a reaction and the temperature. In the context of enthalpy of adsorption, it relates the change in equilibrium constant to the change in temperature through the equation $\frac{d(lnK_p)}{dT} = \frac{\Delta H^0}{RT^2}$.
Explain the implications of an endothermic and exothermic reaction in the context of adsorption.
In an endothermic reaction, the enthalpy change ($\Delta H^0$) is greater than 0, leading to a positive right-hand side of the Van't Hoff equation. This implies that the natural logarithm of the equilibrium constant increases with increasing temperature. Conversely, in an exothermic reaction where $\Delta H^0$ is less than 0, the right-hand side of the equation becomes negative.
How does surface chemistry contribute to surface engineering, and what are some of the phenomena that take place on the surface of substances?
Surface chemistry contributes to surface engineering by providing insights into the chemical phenomena occurring at the interface of surfaces. Some of the phenomena taking place on the surface of substances include adsorption, catalysis, corrosion, and crystallization.
Test your knowledge of surface chemistry, nanoparticles, and nanomaterials with this quiz. Explore the chemical phenomena at the interface of different surfaces and their applications in surface engineering. Brush up on adsorption, surface tension, and other surface-related phenomena.
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