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Activated carbon hasn't a pH.
Activated carbon has high surface area; this characteristic improve the reactivity of the material.
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Activated carbon and charcoal are not the same. Charcoal is a type of carbon made from burning wood or other organic materials, while activated carbon is a specially processed form of charcoal that has been treated to increase its surface area and make it more effective for adsorption.
No, activated carbon is not soluble in water or other solvents. It works by adsorbing (not absorbing) impurities and contaminants onto its surface.
Adding activated carbon to a cool solution and reheating it to boiling helps to activate the carbon, which increases its absorptive properties. This process helps remove impurities and contaminants from the solution by adsorption onto the activated carbon, resulting in a cleaner final product.
Carbon is a chemical element found in various forms, while activated carbon is a processed form of carbon with increased surface area and adsorption capabilities. The differences lie in their structures and properties, with activated carbon being more porous and effective at adsorbing impurities. This makes activated carbon suitable for applications like water purification, air filtration, and gas adsorption, where its enhanced adsorption capacity is beneficial.