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प्रश्न
Differentiate between the following:
Adsorption and Absorption
How does adsorption differ from absorption?
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उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Adsorption | Absorption |
| 1. | It is a surface phenomenon in which atoms or molecules adhere to the surface of another material. | It is a bulk phenomenon in which atoms or molecules are absorbed throughout the volume of the material. |
| 2. | Adsorption is usually exothermic. | Absorption may be exothermic or endothermic depending on the system. |
| 3. | Adsorption is generally favoured at low temperatures. | The effect of temperature on absorption depends on the nature of the absorbing system. |
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