What is the term for the energy required to separate an adsorbate from an adsorb

Practice Questions

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What is the term for the energy required to separate an adsorbate from an adsorbent? (2023)
  1. Adsorption energy
  2. Desorption energy
  3. Activation energy
  4. Bond energy

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the energy required to separate an adsorbate from an adsorbent? (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand what an adsorbate is. An adsorbate is a substance that is attached to a surface.
  • Step 2: Understand what an adsorbent is. An adsorbent is the surface that holds the adsorbate.
  • Step 3: Recognize that separating the adsorbate from the adsorbent requires energy.
  • Step 4: Learn the specific term for this energy. The energy needed to separate the adsorbate from the adsorbent is called desorption energy.
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