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Give an example of a selective adsorbent. - Chemistry (Theory)

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Give an example of a selective adsorbent.

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An example of a selective adsorbent is zeolite, which selectively adsorbs Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions from hard water to soften it. Ion exchange resins work similarly by adsorbing hardness-producing ions selectively.

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Chapter 5: Surface Chemistry - VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 318]

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Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 5 Surface Chemistry
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 57. | Page 318
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