2016 Surface ChemistryAdsorption – thermodynamics Medium Question 13 of 30 in Surface Chemistry

Which one of the following characteristics is associated with adsorption?

A $\Delta G$, $\Delta H$ and $\Delta S$ all are negative.
B $\Delta G$ and $\Delta H$ are negative but $\Delta S$ is positive.
C $\Delta G$ and $\Delta S$ are negative but $\Delta H$ is positive.
D $\Delta G$ is negative but $\Delta H$ and $\Delta S$ are positive.

The answer is A.

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