SURFACE CHEMISTRY TUTORIAL3

1 Use labelled diagrams to illustrate the difference between non-dissociative

and dissociative adsorption. (5)

2. The graph for the nitrogen adsorption on carbon, determined at 25 oC, is

represented in Appendix 7.1 to be submitted with the script. Study the plot
carefully. By means of calculations and neat, labelled markings on the given
graph determine the values of the constants involved. (6)

Langmuir plot: 1/V versus 1/P

y = 3,8784x + 0,0283
1,2 R² = 1

0,8

1/V 0,6
0,4

0,2

0
0 0,05 0,1 0,15 0,2 0,25 0,3
1/P

1
3. Briefly describe a technique used to study surfaces. (4)

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