Surface ChemistrymediumMCQ SINGLE

In the context of surface chemistry, what is the specific term used to describe the phenomenon when Surface Chemistry Chemistry Question

Question

In the context of surface chemistry, what is the specific term used to describe the phenomenon when both adsorption and absorption take place simultaneously?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

Sorption is the technical term coined to describe the overall process where both adsorption (surface accumulation) and absorption (bulk penetration) occur simultaneously, making them difficult to distinguish experimentally.

💬
Still have doubts about this question?
Send it to our AI chemistry tutor on WhatsApp — gets answered in minutes
Ask on WhatsApp →

Practice 22,000+ questions like this

AI-adaptive practice, video lectures, and full JEE Advanced Chemistry content — all in one place.

JEE Advanced · JEE Mains · NEET · IChO · AP Chemistry