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5.3    Why are powdered substances more effective absorbents than their crystalline forms?

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Since adsorption is a surface phenomenon. So, the extent of adsorption directly depends on the surface area. Thus, the powdered substances more effective absorbents than their crystalline forms due to their large surface area which can adsorb more gas as compared to the crystalline form.

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