Question

Define the following :

(a) Carbonization

(b) Adsorption

(c) Bone black

Answer 1

(a) Carbonization: The process of the slow conversion of vegetable matter into carbon-rich substances is called carbonization.
(b) Adsorption: Adsorption is the property due to which a substance absorbs gases, liquids, and solids on its surface.
(c) Bone black: It is a form of charcoal produced by heating bone in the presence of a limited amount of air. It is used in removing coloured impurities from liquids, especially solutions of raw sugar.