Question
Question: Which of the following statement does not show correct different between adsorption and absorption?...
Which of the following statement does not show correct different between adsorption and absorption?
A
In adsorption, the substance is concentrated only at the surface while in absorption it is uniformly distributed in the bulk.
B
Adsorption is instantaneous while absorption is a slow process.
C
A substance can be adsorbed as well as absorbed simultaneously and the process is called sorption.
D
Only gases are adsorbed while solids and liquids are absorbed.
Answer
Only gases are adsorbed while solids and liquids are absorbed.
Explanation
Solution
Gases, liquids or solids can be adsorbed on the solid surfaces.