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Define adsorption.


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  • Adsorption is a property of a substance owing to which it can accumulate the molecules like solid, liquid or gas and can hold them on its surface.
  • The substance which provides surface for the adsorption of molecules over it is called as adsorbent.
  • The molecules or substances which get adsorbed over the surface of adsorbent are called as adsorbates.

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