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What is the role of activated charcoal in a gas mask used in coal mines?
 

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Activated charcoal means that it has been heated to increase its absorbent activity. In gas mask, charcoal adsorbs the poisonous gases like \text {SO}_{2}, \text {NO}_{2},\text {CH}_{4},\text {CO}_{2}, etc. present in atmosphere due to heavy traffic and provides fresh oxygen for inhaling.

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