A poisonous gas is adsorbed at activated charcoal. The activated charcoal is:

absorber

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adsorbate

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Solution

The correct option is B adsorbent

Adsorption is the adhesion of molecules of gas, liquid, or dissolved solid particles on to the surface. In this process a layer of the adsorbate the molecules or atoms being accumulated on the surface of the adsorbent.

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