Charcoal is a good adsorbent.

True

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Activated carbon is an effective adsorbent because it is a highly porous material and provides a large surface area.
Adsorption is the adhesion of one substance to the surface of another substance.
So, activated charcoal, which is actually activated carbon, is a good adsorbent due to its large surface area.
Therefore, the given statement is true that “Charcoal is a good adsorbent”.

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