Question

Write 'true' or 'false' against the following statements :

(a) Charcoal is a good adsorbent.

(b) Coke is obtained by destructive distillation of sugar.

(c) Activated charcoal is a good conductor of electricity.

(d) Wood charcoal is an important constituent of gun powder.

(e) Coal gas is used in the preparation of artificial fertilizers.

Answer 1

(a) Charcoal is a good adsorbent. $⟶$ True.
(b) Coke is obtained by destructive distillation of sugar. $⟶$ False.
(c) Activated charcoal is a good conductor of electricity. $⟶$ False.
(d) Wood charcoal is an important constituent of gunpowder. $⟶$ True.
(e) Coal gas is used in the preparation of artificial fertilizers. $⟶$​​​​​​​ False.