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Give reason why a finely divided substance is more effective as an absorbent?
Give reason why a finely divided substance is more effective as an absorbent?
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A finely divided substance is More effective as an adsorbent because :
(i) it has more surface area so more adsorption occurs.
(ii) the number of active sites (active centres) becomes more and the extent of adsorption increases.
A finely divided substance is More effective as an adsorbent because :
(i) it has more surface area so more adsorption occurs.
(ii) the number of active sites (active centres) becomes more and the extent of adsorption increases.
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