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An algorithm used to model this process developed by members of WUSTL’s Gelb lab incorporates tetrominoes as proxies for molecules. Chemical species must first enter a “precursor state” before participating in this process, according to a theory developed by Paul Kisliuk. The enthalpy of this process is plotted against reaction rate in a volcano plot. (-5[1])One form of this process, which is dependent on the vapor pressure of the participating molecules, is studied in (*) BET (“B-E-T”) theory. (10[1])The Langmuir isotherm is another model used to examine this process, which concerns the formation of monolayers. Due to their high (10[1])surface areas, porous materials such as zeolites and activated charcoal are effective at conducting this process. For 10 points, name this process in which molecules adhere to a solid surface. ■END■

ANSWER: adsorption [or adsorbing; accept enthalpy of adsorption or heat of adsorption; accept physical adsorption; accept chemisorption; prompt on heterogeneous catalysis or being catalyzed with “catalysis is being driven via what physical process?”; reject “absorption” or “absorbing”]
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