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How does adsorption differ from absorption?
AAdsorbate stays on the surface only
BAdsorbate enters the bulk of the solid
CAdsorbate always forms a new compound
DAdsorbate evaporates from the surface
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Adsorbate stays on the surface only
Adsorption is a surface phenomenon, so the adsorbate does not penetrate into the bulk of the adsorbent.
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