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In the Freundlich adsorption isotherm x/m = k·p<sup>1/n</sup>, the value of 1/n normally lies:

Answer: between 0 and 1.

  • A between 0 and 1
  • B between 1 and 2
  • C between 2 and 3
  • D above 3

Correct answer: A. between 0 and 1

Explanation: The exponent 1/n typically ranges from 0 to 1, showing that adsorption rises with pressure but less than proportionally.

Adsorption Isotherm: x/m vs PressureP (pressure)x/mlow P: x/m ∝ Phigh P: saturation plateauAt high pressure, all surface sites are occupied - the curve flattens (monolayer saturation)

A typical adsorption isotherm: x/m (mass adsorbed per gram of adsorbent) rises steeply at low pressure, then flattens into a saturation plateau as the adsorbent surface fills up.

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