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Irving Langmuir proposed a theoretical adsorption isotherm based on kinetic gas theory. Which of theSurface Chemistry Chemistry Question

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Irving Langmuir proposed a theoretical adsorption isotherm based on kinetic gas theory. Which of the following are explicit fundamental assumptions of Langmuir's adsorption model?

Answer: A,B,D

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statement A and B are core postulates of Langmuir's theory, defining a uniform monolayer. Statement C is distinctly false; Langmuir explicitly assumed that the ability of a molecule to bind at a given site is completely independent of whether adjacent sites are occupied (no lateral interaction). Statement D accurately describes the kinetic equilibrium used to derive the equation.

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