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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 (15[1])form of this process, (-5[1])which is dependent on the vapor pressure of the participating molecules, is studied in (*) BET (“B-E-T”) theory. (-5[1])The Langmuir (10[1])isotherm is another model used to examine (-5[1])this process, which concerns the formation of monolayers. Due to their high surface areas, porous materials such as zeolites and activated charcoal are effective at conducting this process. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this process in which molecules adhere to a solid surface. ■END■ (10[3]0[4])

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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