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Out of adsorption and absorption, which is a surface phenomenon? - Chemistry (Theory)

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Out of adsorption and absorption, which is a surface phenomenon?

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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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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 4. | Page 318
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