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chemisorptive

chemisorptive

9.9
Able to hold molecules on a surface by making chemical bonds
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : quimisorptivo
  • Unlike physisorptive materials, chemisorptive surfaces form strong chemical bonds with adsorbed molecules.

Examples

  • The chemisorptive properties of the material enhance its effectiveness in chemical reactions.

  • The study discusses the chemisorptive interactions between the surface and the hydrogen atoms.

  • The catalyst exhibits a chemisorptive behavior when exposed to certain gases.

  • Is this material chemisorptive enough for our experiments?

  • The study discusses the chemisorptive interactions between the surface and the hydrogen atoms.

  • Unlike physisorptive materials, chemisorptive surfaces form strong chemical bonds with adsorbed molecules.

  • The catalyst exhibits a chemisorptive behavior when exposed to certain gases.

Synonyms

chemosorptive
vschemisorptive
  • Specialized
9.9

A material that chemically attracts and holds other molecules

is the same term but spelled with an i instead of o

How Chemisorptive

chemisorptive
  • Specialized
9.9
adsorptive
  • Specialized
9.5

Surface Forms

chemisorptive positive

Morphology

chemisorptive = chemisorb (semi-transparent) = chem + sorb + tive

The base 'chemisorb' is specialized, and the suffix '-tive' indicates an adjective form, but the concept of chemical adsorption may not be immediately apparent to all learners.

Etymology

The word chemisorptive is made of chem- ('chemical') and sorptive (from a word meaning 'to suck in' or 'to hold'). So, a chemisorptive surface 'holds' molecules by forming strong chemical bonds, not just by weak physical attraction.