Question

what is factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids

Answer 1

1. nature of surface area of the absorbent
2. nature of gas being absorbed
3. temperature
4. pressure

Answer 2

Answer:

Rate of adsorption of a gas on a solid surface depends on various factors:

(1) Nature of the gas:

There is a strong Van der Waal’s forces in easily liquefiable gases hence, easily liquefiable gases such as NH3, HCl etc. are adsorbed to a great extent in comparison to gases such as H2, O2 etc.

(2) Surface area of the solid

The adsorption rate of a gas on the solid surface increases with the increase in the surface area of the adsorbent.

(3) Effect of pressure

Adsorption increases with an increase in pressure and, as a result adsorption is a reversible process and is accompanied by a decrease in pressure

(4) Effect of temperature

Adsorption is an exothermic process. Thus, in accordance with Le-Chatelier’s principle, the magnitude of adsorption decreases with an increase in temperature.