The discussion clarifies the distinction between energy and enthalpy of adsorption, emphasizing that energy refers to the total work done during the adsorption process, while enthalpy accounts for heat exchange at constant pressure. The key takeaway is that enthalpy of adsorption incorporates both the energy change and the pressure-volume work, making it a more comprehensive measure in thermodynamics. Understanding this difference is crucial for accurately interpreting adsorption phenomena in various chemical processes.
PREREQUISITESChemists, materials scientists, and researchers involved in surface chemistry and adsorption studies will benefit from this discussion.
What about it is confusing?goggles31 said:The part I'm confused about is the second last sentence.
Bystander said:What about it is confusing?