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What distinction is made between absorption and adsorption using the example of water vapor?

Options

  1. AWater vapor is absorbed by both anhydrous calcium chloride and silica gel.
  2. BWater vapor is adsorbed by anhydrous calcium chloride and absorbed by silica gel.
  3. CWater vapor is only adsorbed by both anhydrous calcium chloride and silica gel.
  4. DWater vapor is only absorbed by anhydrous calcium chloride and silica gel.

Correct answer

B. Water vapor is adsorbed by anhydrous calcium chloride and absorbed by silica gel.

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph states that water vapors are absorbed by anhydrous calcium chloride and adsorbed by silica gel.

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