What is the difference between physisorption | vedclass

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

Question

(N/A) FeaturePhysisorption vs. Chemisorption$1$. Nature of forces$Physisorption$ involves weak van der Waal's forces,whereas $Chemisorption$ involves

Vedclass · Accepted Answer

Vedclass · Answer

(N/A) FeaturePhysisorption vs. Chemisorption$1$. Nature of forces$Physisorption$ involves weak van der Waal's forces,whereas $Chemisorption$ involves strong chemical bonds.$2$. Compound formationNo new compound is formed in $Physisorption$,while new compounds are formed in $Chemisorption$.$3$. Reversibility$Physisorption$ is generally reversible,whereas $Chemisorption$ is usually irreversible.$4$. Enthalpy of adsorption$Physisorption$ has low enthalpy $(20-40 \ kJ \ mol^{-1})$,while $Chemisorption$ has high enthalpy $(40-400 \ kJ \ mol^{-1})$.$5$. Temperature dependence$Physisorption$ is favored by low temperature,while $Chemisorption$ is favored by high temperature.$6$. Molecular layer$Physisorption$ is multi-layer,whereas $Chemisorption$ is mono-layer.

What is the difference between physisorption and chemisorption?

Similar Questions

Which gas will be adsorbed on a solid to a greater extent?

Which of the following gases is adsorbed to the maximum extent by activated charcoal?

What is the role of desorption in the process of catalysis?

The adsorption of hydrogen by metals is called

Select the correct statement.

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module

Feature	Physisorption vs. Chemisorption
$1$. Nature of forces	$Physisorption$ involves weak van der Waal's forces,whereas $Chemisorption$ involves strong chemical bonds.
$2$. Compound formation	No new compound is formed in $Physisorption$,while new compounds are formed in $Chemisorption$.
$3$. Reversibility	$Physisorption$ is generally reversible,whereas $Chemisorption$ is usually irreversible.
$4$. Enthalpy of adsorption	$Physisorption$ has low enthalpy $(20-40 \ kJ \ mol^{-1})$,while $Chemisorption$ has high enthalpy $(40-400 \ kJ \ mol^{-1})$.
$5$. Temperature dependence	$Physisorption$ is favored by low temperature,while $Chemisorption$ is favored by high temperature.
$6$. Molecular layer	$Physisorption$ is multi-layer,whereas $Chemisorption$ is mono-layer.