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Question
The term ‘sorption’ stands for ______.
Options
absorption
adsorption
both absorption and adsorption
desorption
Solution
The term ‘sorption’ stands for both absorption and adsorption.
Explanation:
Sorption refers to the simultaneous absorption and adsorption of two substances.
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