Practice Definition (5.1.1) - Chapter 5: Surface Chemistry

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Question 1.
Define adsorption.
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Think about molecules sticking to another material.
Question 2.
What is the Tyndall effect?
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It's a property seen in colloids.
3Question 3.
What type of adsorption often involves weak van der Waals forces?
- Physisorption
- Chemisorption
- Both
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Consider which kind is usually reversible.
4Question 4.
True or False: Catalysts change during a chemical reaction.
- True
- False
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Think about the nature of catalysts.
Question 5.
How might temperature influence the effectiveness of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
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Consider how heat can speed up reactions generally.
Question 6.
Illustrate how adsorption isotherms are used in industrial applications.
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Think about how these graphs can tell us about material limits.

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