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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 (-5[1])against reaction rate in a volcano plot. One form (-5[1])of this process, (-5[2])which is dependent on the vapor pressure of the participating molecules, is studied in (*) BET (“B-E-T”) theory. The Langmuir isotherm is another model used to examine this process, which concerns (10[1])the formation of monolayers. Due to their high surface (10[1])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. (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: adsorption [or adsorbing; accept enthalpy of adsorption or heat of adsorption; prompt on catalysis or being catalyzed with “what other process is occurring?;” reject “absorption” or “absorbing”]
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