Question

How is charcoal prepared?

Answer 1

1. Charcoal is an organic carbon compound. Charcoal is produced by the incomplete combustion of plant and animal products.
2. When wood is burnt in a limited supply of oxygen and water until volatile materials are removed, the residue is charcoal.
3. Common charcoal and activated charcoal are the two most common types.
4. Common charcoal is produced from wood, peat, coal, coconut shell, or petroleum.
5. Activated charcoal is porous charcoal, capable of absorbing impurities and it is made for special medical uses.