Question

Give reason why a finely divided substance is more effective as an adsorbent.

Answer 1

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Finely divide substance have more surface area so they act more efficient as an adsorbent

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Answer 2

Answer:

: Adsorption is directly proportional to the surface area as adsorption is surface phenomenon. A finely divided substance behaves like a good adsorbent because it has a large surface area. Both physisorption and chemisorption increase with an increase in the surface area.