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why is physisorption exothermic in nature?

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why is physisorption exothermic in nature?

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Swetha anela

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15 Mar 2010 19:57:01 IST

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why is physisorption exothermic in nature?

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15 Mar 2010 20:48:22 IST

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in physi... delta G = delta H - delta Sentropy change is negative9 in phy sorption for making gibbs free enrgy negative delta H must be negative

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15 Mar 2010 20:55:03 IST

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When absorbent reaches the surface of adsorbent the potential enegy of the system decreases as adsorbent is atracted by physical forces of attraction. This decrease in potential energy is released by the system in form of heat.

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