Which of the following surfaces would likely have the highest adsorption capacit

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following surfaces would likely have the highest adsorption capacity?
  1. Smooth metal surface
  2. Rough metal surface
  3. Glass surface
  4. Plastic surface

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following surfaces would likely have the highest adsorption capacity?
  • Step 1: Understand what adsorption means. Adsorption is when molecules stick to a surface.
  • Step 2: Know that the surface area of a material affects how many molecules can stick to it.
  • Step 3: Compare rough and smooth surfaces. Rough surfaces have more bumps and irregularities.
  • Step 4: Realize that these bumps increase the surface area available for molecules to stick to.
  • Step 5: Conclude that a rough metal surface has more places (active sites) for molecules to attach compared to a smooth surface.
  • Step 6: Therefore, a rough metal surface would likely have the highest adsorption capacity.
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