In the context of surface chemistry, what does the term 'adsorption' refer to? (

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In the context of surface chemistry, what does the term 'adsorption' refer to? (2022)
  1. The process of a substance being taken up by a liquid
  2. The process of a substance adhering to a surface
  3. The process of a substance dissolving in a solvent
  4. The process of a substance being absorbed into a solid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In the context of surface chemistry, what does the term 'adsorption' refer to? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand that 'adsorption' is a process.
  • Step 2: Know that it involves molecules, which are tiny particles.
  • Step 3: Recognize that these molecules stick to a surface.
  • Step 4: Identify that the surface can be of a solid or a liquid.
  • Step 5: Realize that when molecules stick, they form a thin layer or film.
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