Question

Biological and pharmaceutical applications of adsorption

Answer 1

(1) In the preparation of gas masks using activated charcoal to avoid poisonous gases like CO, CH_4 etc.



(2) Froth floatation method used for concentration of sulphide ores is based on adsorption.



(3) Silica gel can be used to remove moisture and to control humidity.

Answer 2

Adsorption is operative in most natural physical, biological, and chemical systems, and is widely used in industrial applications such as activated charcoal, synthetic resins and water purification. Applications of Adsorption. According to the model, adsorption and desorption are reversible processes...