Select the correct statement.
(a) Physical adsorption is reversible while the chemical adsorption i

Question

Select the correct statement. 
(a) Physical adsorption is reversible while the chemical adsorption is irreversible 
(b) High activation energy is involved in physical adsorption 
(c) Physical adsorption is specific while chemical adsorption is nonspecific 
(d) High activation energy is involved in ehemical adsorption

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

Physical adsorption is reversible and non-specific, whereas chemical adsorption involves bond formation (irreversible, specific, high $E_a$).)