Why does adsorption occur at a solid surface?
AFully satisfied bonding
BUnbalanced bonding needs
CZero surface energy
DHigher mass than bulk atoms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Unbalanced bonding needs
Surface atoms are not wholly surrounded by neighbours, so they can attract adsorbates.
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