Which of the following statements is true regarding adsorption?
Correct Answer: Adsorption is generally an exothermic process, as it releases energy.
- Step 1: Understand what adsorption means. Adsorption is the process where molecules stick to the surface of a solid or liquid.
- Step 2: Learn about exothermic processes. An exothermic process is one that releases energy, usually in the form of heat.
- Step 3: Recognize that during adsorption, when molecules adhere to a surface, energy is released.
- Step 4: Conclude that since adsorption releases energy, it is considered an exothermic process.
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