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Adsorption is a spontaneous process. Which of the following statements is correct? Select one: a. Only \(\Delta G\) is negative. b. All of \(\Delta G\), \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S\) are negative. c. Only \(\Delta G\) and \(\Delta H\) are negative. d. Only \(\Delta G\) and \(\Delta S\) are negative.

          Adsorption is a spontaneous process. Which of the following statements is correct?
Select one:
a. Only \(\Delta G\) is negative.
b. All of \(\Delta G\), \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S\) are negative.
c. Only \(\Delta G\) and \(\Delta H\) are negative.
d. Only \(\Delta G\) and \(\Delta S\) are negative.

Adsorption is a spontaneous process. Which of the following statements is correct?
Select one:
a. Only Δ G is negative.
b. All of Δ G, Δ H and Δ S are negative.
c. Only Δ G and Δ H are negative.
d. Only Δ G and Δ S are negative.

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