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Question
Which of the following is an example of absorption?
Options
Water on silica gel
Water on calcium chloride
Hydrogen on finely divided nickel
Oxygen on metal surface
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Solution
Water on calcium chloride
Explanation:
Calcium chloride absorbs water. Other examples show adsorption.
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