Question

What are Characteristics of Chemical Adsorption?

Answer

Characteristics of Chemical Adsorption - (i) Chemisorption is highly specific and takes place at reaction centre on the adsorbent. (ii) Surface area, temperature, nature of adsorbate effects chemisorption. (iii) This type of adsorption is almost a single-layered phenomenon. (iv) This type of adsorption is caused by chemical forces. (v) It is a very strong process. (vi) Energy of activation is very high 40 – 400 kJ/mol.