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Question
Out of adsorption and absorption, which is a surface phenomenon?
Very Short Answer
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Solution
Adsorption is a surface phenomenon because the adsorbate molecules accumulate only on the surface of the adsorbent due to unbalanced molecular forces at the surface. In contrast, absorption involves penetration into the bulk. Hence, adsorption is the surface phenomenon.
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