Which of the following is an example of sorption? a) Sponge in water b) Cotton dipped in ink c) Water on silica gel d) Oxygen on metal surface

Which of the following is an example of sorption?

a) Sponge in water

b) Cotton dipped in ink

c) Water on silica gel

d) Oxygen on metal surface

Expert Solution

Answer : b) Cotton dipped in ink

Explanation :

Sorption refers to the process where adsorption and absorption occur at the same time.

Cotton dipped in ink is one of the cases where both adsorption and absorption, that is, sorption occurs.

Sponge in water , Water on silica gel and Oxygen on the metal are cases of physical adsorption.

b) Cotton dipped in ink

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Which of the following is an example of sorption? a) Sponge in water b) Cotton dipped in ink c) Water on silica gel d) Oxygen on metal surface

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