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Define the following:

(a) Carbonization

(b) Adsorption

(c) Bone black

Carbon

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(a) The process of slow conversion of vegetable matter into carbon-rich substances is called carbonization.

(b) Adsorption is the property due to which a substance absorbs gases, liquids and solids only on its surface.

(c) The carbon content of bone charcoal is separated by treating it with hydrochloric acid which dissolves the calcium phosphate. Carbon is filtered out of the solution and in this form it is called bone black or ivory black.

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