Question

What is law behind absorption?

(a) Nernst’s distribution law

(b) Henry’s law

(c) Raoult’s law

(d) Dalton’s law

I had been asked this question during an interview.

The query is from Absorption Principles topic in chapter Absorption of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) Nernst’s distribution law

To elaborate: The Nernst’s distribution law also called as Distribution law. This law governs the distribution of solute between two non-miscible solvents. It is important to note that it should not undergo dissociation or association.