Q30 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (19 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry
Identify example of sorption from following.
- ACharcol is added to methylene blue solution.
- Correct answerBChalk is dipped in ink.
- CHydrogen gas is passed over platinum.
- DOxygen gas is passed over finely divided nickel.
Solution
Sorption describes the uptake of one substance by another, encompassing both adsorption and absorption. Adsorption involves accumulation on a surface, while absorption involves uniform distribution throughout a bulk material.
In the given examples: charcoal with methylene blue shows adsorption of dye molecules on the surface; chalk dipped in ink shows absorption as ink penetrates the bulk; hydrogen over platinum and oxygen over finely divided nickel both demonstrate adsorption of gases onto metal surfaces.
All processes are types of sorption.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.