Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 20 - Chemistry of Hydrogen, Elements in Groups 3A through 6A, and the Noble Gases - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 892: 20.18

Answer

The process of adhesion of ions or atoms to the surface from a gaseous or liquid to a surface is called adsorption. Activated charcoal is a good adsorbent as it is highly porous and can perform adsorption very efficiently.

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