Question
The Langmuir adsorption isotherm is deduced by using the assumption that
A.
the adsorption takes place in multilayers
B.
the adsorption sites are equivalent in their ability to adsorb the particles
C.
the heat of adsorption varies with coverage
D.
the adsorbed molecules interact with each other
Answer :
the adsorption sites are equivalent in their ability to adsorb the particles
Solution :
The main points of Langmuir's theory of adsorption are as
(i) Adsorption takes place on the surface of the solid only till the whole of the surface is completely covered with a unimolecular layer of the adsorbed gas.
(ii) Adsorption consist of two opposing processes (a) condensation and (b) evaporation.
(iii) The rate of condensation depend upon the uncovered surface of the adsorbent available for condensation.