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Adsorption of gases on solid surfaces is an ________ process.

  1. Endothermic
  2. Exothermic
  3. Isothermal
  4. Adiabatic

Answer: Exothermic

Adsorption releases heat (ΔH < 0) as gas molecules lose freedom on surface. Desorption is endothermic. Important for catalysis and purification processes. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Surface Chemistry
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, Railway JE, UPSC CAPF