MCQ
he substance on whose surface adsorption takes place is called an $.......$
- ✓Absorbent.
- BAbsorbate.
- CSolute.
- DSolvent.
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
Absorbent.
The substance on whose surface adsorption takes place is called an absorbent.
In other words, a substance which adsorbs another substance $($adsorbate$)$ on its surface is called an adsorbent.
For example, when hydrogen gas is adsorbed on the surface of $Pt$ metal, hydrogen is called adsorbate and $Pt$ is called adsorbent.
In other words, a substance which adsorbs another substance $($adsorbate$)$ on its surface is called an adsorbent.
For example, when hydrogen gas is adsorbed on the surface of $Pt$ metal, hydrogen is called adsorbate and $Pt$ is called adsorbent.
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