Adsorption

1. Introduction to Adsorption

1. Adsorption is the process where particles (atoms, ions, or molecules) from a substance accumulate on the surface of another substance.
2. The substance on which adsorption occurs is called the adsorbent.
3. The substance being adsorbed is called the adsorbate.
4. Adsorption is a surface phenomenon and differs from absorption, which involves penetration into the bulk.

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