Chemistry A-Level
strength of adsorption
What strength of adsorption means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of strength of adsorption
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Adsorption must be of the right strength: too weak and too few molecules stick, too strong and the products never leave.
Topics that use strength of adsorption
- Catalysts (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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