Mass Transfer

Q1:

At a given equilibrium pressure, with increase in temperature, the concentration of adsorbed gas on solid adsorbant

A increases

B decreases

C remains unchanged

D increases exponentially

ANS:B - decreases

At a given equilibrium pressure, with an increase in temperature, the concentration of adsorbed gas on a solid adsorbent typically decreases. Here's why:

  • Adsorption is an exothermic process, meaning that it releases heat when molecules adhere to the surface of the adsorbent.
  • At higher temperatures, the increased thermal energy disrupts the attractive forces between the gas molecules and the surface of the adsorbent.
  • As a result, more gas molecules have sufficient kinetic energy to desorb from the surface and enter the gas phase.
  • Therefore, at higher temperatures, the equilibrium shifts towards desorption, leading to a decrease in the concentration of adsorbed gas on the solid adsorbent.
So, with an increase in temperature, the concentration of adsorbed gas on a solid adsorbent typically decreases.



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