alleryStart learning →The material on whose surface adsorption takes place is called the
Aadsorbate
Bcatalyst
Cadsorbent
Dpromoter
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. adsorbent
The bulk material that holds the molecules on its surface is the adsorbent, while the held substance is the adsorbate.
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