JAMB Chemistry 2003 Question 4

Question 4

Environmental Pollution

The filter in a cigarette reduces the nicotine content by

  1. A.burning
  2. B.adsorption
  3. C.evaporation
  4. D.absorption
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (adsorption)

Explanation

The filter material holds nicotine and tar particles on its surface as smoke passes through: that is adsorption.