5.1.1 - Definition
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Define adsorption.
💡 Hint: Think about molecules sticking to another material.
What is the Tyndall effect?
💡 Hint: It's a property seen in colloids.
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What type of adsorption often involves weak van der Waals forces?
💡 Hint: Consider which kind is usually reversible.
True or False: Catalysts change during a chemical reaction.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of catalysts.
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How might temperature influence the effectiveness of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
💡 Hint: Consider how heat can speed up reactions generally.
Illustrate how adsorption isotherms are used in industrial applications.
💡 Hint: Think about how these graphs can tell us about material limits.
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