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What type of substances are used in gas masks? - Chemistry (Theory)

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What type of substances are used in gas masks?

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Gas masks use suitable adsorbents, primarily activated charcoal, to adsorb and remove poisonous gases like methane, chlorine, and sulfur dioxide from the air, thereby purifying the air for breathing. These substances work by the phenomenon of adsorption.

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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 10. | Page 318
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