Question
Question: What is the role of activated charcoal in gas masks used in mines?...
What is the role of activated charcoal in gas masks used in mines?
A
It acts as an adsorbent for poisonous gases present in coal mines.
B
It acts as an adsorbent for coal particles present in coal mines.
C
It acts as a mask through which exhaled gases are diffused out.
D
It acts as a base for scattering the light.
Answer
It acts as an adsorbent for poisonous gases present in coal mines.
Explanation
Solution
The poisonous gases present in coal mines are adsorbed on the activated charcoal.