Question

Which will be adsorbed more readily on the surface of charcoal and why? NH₃ or O₂?

Answer 1

1. The gases having low critical temperature are adsorbed slowly, while gases with high critical temperature are adsorbed readily.

2. Among CO₂, and NH₃, NH₃ will be more readily adsorbed on the surface of the charcoal. This is because the critical temperature of ammonia gas is quite high than the CO₂. Hence, it easily combines with the materials than the CO₂ whether it is solid, liquid, or any gases.