Question

Adsorption of a gas on the surface of solid is generally accompained by a decrease in entropy. Still a spontaneous process. Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Adsorption of a gas on the surface of solid is generally accompanied by decrease in entropy. Still it is a spontaneous process. ... As adsorption is exothermic. it leads to a decrease in the residual force on the surface of the adsorbent.