Imbibitions involves

Options

A. diffusion of water
B. movement of water into imbibant through capillary
C. movement of water into imbibant through diffusion as well as capillary action
D. absorption of water

Answer

C

Explanation

An imbibtant is made of a number of particles separted by interstices. During imbibition, water passes into the interstices as well as adsorbed over the particles. The process occurs through diffusion (from outside) and capillary inside of imbibant.