Why does physisorption decrease with the increase of temperature?

Question:

Why does physisorption decrease with the increase of temperature?

Solution:

Physisorption is exothermic in nature. Therefore, in accordance with Le-Chateliere’s principle, it decreases with an increase in temperature. This means that physisorption occurs more readily at a lower temperature.

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