Physisorption vs. chemisorption

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the surface-chemistry subtree

Two regimes of molecular adsorption. Physisorption: driven by van der Waals forces; ΔH_ads ≲ 40 kJ mol⁻¹; multilayer possible; reversible; no bond reorganisation. Chemisorption: true chemical bond between adsorbate and surface; ΔH_ads…

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