Adsorption

09/06/25

“How can fluid molecules stick to the surfaces of objects?”

Fluid molecules can separate from the main “body”. For some molecules, they might stick to the surface of a solid or liquid through a process called Adsorption. Adsorped molecules usually create a film on the surface they stick to. Examples of adsorption include activated carbon in water filters that take contaminants, charcoal that removes odors in a fridge, and filters in gas masks.