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Which of the following statements about Physical Adsorption is true?

Option: 1

Physical adsorption occurs due to the formation of covalent bonds between the adsorbate and adsorbent.


Option: 2

The degree of physical adsorption decreases with an increase in temperature.


Option: 3

Physical adsorption is irreversible and cannot be undone.


Option: 4

The amount of physical adsorption is independent of the surface area of the adsorbent.

 

 


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Physical adsorption occurs due to the weak van der Waals forces between the adsorbate and adsorbent. These forces increase with a decrease in temperature and decrease with an increase in temperature. Therefore, the degree of physical adsorption decreases with an increase in temperature. Option A is incorrect because physical adsorption does not involve the formation of covalent bonds. Option C is incorrect because physical adsorption can be undone by reversing the conditions that led to its formation, such as decreasing the pressure or increasing the temperature. Option D is incorrect because the amount of physical adsorption depends on the surface area of the adsorbent.

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