Silica gel &sodium polyacrylate: absorb/adsorb alcohol, etc?

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Silica gel does not adsorb alcohol effectively; its primary function is to adsorb water. In contrast, sodium polyacrylate is capable of absorbing both ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol due to its superabsorbent polymer properties. The absorption mechanism of sodium polyacrylate involves the formation of hydrogen bonds with alcohol molecules, allowing it to retain significant amounts of liquid. Understanding these materials' specific absorption capabilities is crucial for applications in moisture control and liquid retention.

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Please post this type of questions in HW section using the template.
Does silica gel adsorb alcohol? Does it adsorb isopropyl alcohol? or Ethyl alcohol? Does silica gel adsorb anything other than water?

Does sodium polyacrylate absorb alcohol? What type of alcohol, ethyl alcohol? Isopropyl alcohol? Does sodium polyacrylate absorb anything other than water?
 
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