Chemistry

Surface Chemistry

Question:

What is an adsorption isotherm? Describe Freundlich adsorption isotherm.

Answer:

Adsorption isotherm represents the variation of the mass of the gas adsorbed per gram of the adsorbent with pressure at constant temperature. Freundlich Adsorption isotherm:
Freundlich, in 1909, gave an empirical relationship between the quantity, of gas adsorbed by unit mass of solid adsorbent and pressure at a particular temperature. The relationship can be expressed by the following equation:
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where x is the mass of the gas adsorbed by mass ‘m’ of the adsorbent at pressure P, k and n are constants which depend on the nature of the adsorbent and the gas at a particular temperature. The relationship is generally represented in the form of a curve where mass of the gas adsorbed per gram by the adsorbent is plotted against pressure. These curves indicate that at a fixed pressure, there is a decrease in physical adsorption with increase in temperature. These curves always seem to approach saturation at high pressure.
Taking log of equation (i), we get
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Surface Chemistry

Q 1.

Why is the ester-hydrolysis slow in the beginning and becomes faster after sometime?

Q 2.

Assertion (A): Colloidal solutions show colligative properties.
Reason (R): Colloidal particles are large in size.

Q 3.

Explain what is observed
(i) when a beam of light is passed through a colloidal sol.
(ii) an electrolyte, NaCI is added to hydrated ferric oxide sol.
(iii) electric current is passed through a colloidal sol.

Q 4.

A colloid is formed by adding FeCl3  in excess of hot water. What will happen if excess sodium chloride is added to this colloid?

Q 5.

What are lyophilic and lyophobic sols? Give one example of each type. Why are hydrophobic sols easily coagulated?

Q 6.

Why does the white precipitate of silver halide become coloured in the presence of dye eosin.

Q 7.

Why is it essential to wash the precipitate with water before estimating it quantitatively?

Q 8.

What type of solutions are formed on dissolving different concentrations of soap in water?

Q 9.

Write any two characteristics of Chemisorption.

Q 10.

What are the factors which influence the adsorption of a gas on a solid?

Q 11.

Why is Fe(OH)3colloid positively charged, when prepared by adding FeCl3 to hot water?

Q 12.

What do you mean by activity and selectivity of catalysts?

Q 13.

Which of the following electrolytes will have maximum coagulating value
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Q 14.

How do emulsifying agents stabilize the emulsion?

Q 15.

Why are some medicines more effective in the colloidal form?

Q 16.

Why do physisorption and chemisorption behave differently with rise in temperature?

Q 17.

What is the role of desorption in the process of catalysis.

Q 18.

Distinguish between the meaning of the terms adsorption and absorption. Give one example of each.

Q 19.

Why is chemisorption referred to as activated adsorption?

Q 20.

What causes Brownian motion in colloidal dispersion?

Q 21.

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the following choices:
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason arc correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
(e) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

Assertion (A): An ordinary filter paper impregnated with collodion solution stops the flow of colloidal particles.
Reason (R): Pore size of the filter paper becomes more than size of colloidal particle.

Q 22.

Assertion (A): Colloidal solutions do not show Brownian motion.
Reason (R): Brownian motion is responsible for stability of sols.

Q 23.

Give reason why a finely divided substance is more effective as an adsorbent?

Q 24.

What happens when dialysis is prolonged?

Q 25.

Why does physisorption decrease with the increase of temperature?

Q 26.

Which of the following phenomenon is applicable to the process shown in the figure?
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Q 27.

Why does leather get hardened after tanning?

Q 28.

What is the role of activated charcoal in gas mask used in coal mines?

Q 29.

Do the vital functions of the body such as digestion get affected during fever? Explain your answer.

Q 30.

What are the applications of adsorption in chemical analysis?

Q 31.

What is the role of adsorption in froth floatation process used especially for concentration of sulphide ores?

Q 32.

Which of the following options are correct?
(a) Micelle formation by soap in aqueous solution is possible at all temperatures.
(b) Micelle formation by soap in aqueous solution occurs above a particular concentration.
(c) On dilution of soap solution micelles may revert to individual ions.
(d) Soap solution behaves as a normal strong electrolyte at all concentrations.

Q 33.

Freundlich adsorption isotherm is given by the expression  x/m=KP1/n. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this expression?
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Q 34.

Gelatin which is a peptide added in ice-creams. What can be its role?

Q 35.

Match the types of colloidal systems given in Column I with the name given in Column II.
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Q 36.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.
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Q 37.

Assertion (A): Detergents with low CMC are more economical to use. Reason (R): Cleansing action of detergents involves the formation of micelles. These are formed when the concentration of detergents becomes equal to CMC.

Q 38.

What is an adsorption isotherm? Describe Freundlich adsorption isotherm.

Q 39.

Action of soap is due to emulsification and micelle formation. Comment

Q 40.

Arrange the following diagrams in correct sequence of steps involved in the mechanism of catalysis, in accordance with modem adsorption theory.
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Q 41.

Which of the following curves is in accordance with Freundlich adsorption isotherm?
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Q 42.

H2 gas is adsorbed on activated charcoal to a very little extent in comparison
to easily liquefiable gases due to
(a) very strong van der Waals interaction
(b) very weak van der Waals forces
(c) very low critical temperature
(d) very high critical temperature.

Q 43.

In a reaction, catalyst changes  
(a) physically (b) qualitatively
(c) chemically (d) quantitatively

Q 44.

Which of the following phenomenon occurs when a chalk stick is dipped in ink?
(a) Adsorption of coloured substance
(b) Adsorption of solvent
(c) Absorption and adsorption both of solvent
(d) Absorption of solvent.

Q 45.

Why is it important to have clean surface in surface studies?

Q 46.

What happens when gelatin is mixed with gold sol?

Q 47.

How does a delta form at the meeting place of sea and river water?

Q 48.

Give an example where physisorption changes to chemisorption with rise in temperature. Explain the reason for change.

Q 49.

Assertion (A): Coagulation power of Al3+ is more than  Na+
Reason (R): Greater the Valency of the flocculating ion added, greater is its power to cause precipitation (Hardy-Schulze rule).

Q 50.

What is the role of adsorption in heterogeneous catalysis?