Properties of Colloidal Solutions

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Properties of Colloidal Solutions: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Properties of Colloidal Solutions, Size of Colloidal Particles, Electrophoresis & Electro-osmosis etc.

Important Questions on Properties of Colloidal Solutions

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Choose the option that is depicting the correct match:

(i)    KCl, an electrolyte, is added to hydrated ferric oxide sol  a) Tyndall effect

(ii)   an electric current is passed through a colloidal solution   b) electrophoresis

(iii)  a beam of light is passed through a colloidal solution.      c) mutual coagulation

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Among the electrolytes Na2SO4,CaCl2,Al2(SO4)3and NH4Cl the most effective coagulating agent for Sb2S3 sol is:

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Explain the following observations :

(i) A beam of light passing through a colloidal solution has a visible path.

(ii) Passing an electric current through a colloidal solution removes colloidal particles from it.

 (iii) Ferric hydroxide Sol coagulates on addition of potassium sulphate.

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What are the properties of a colloidal solution?

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Removal of soluble ionic imparity by using semi-permeable membrane is known as _____.

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The persistent dialysis of colloidal solution which affect _____.

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How does coagulation carried out by persistent dialysis?

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Give an example where Tyndall effect is observed.

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Mention the two necessary conditions required for the observation of Faraday's--Tyndall effect.

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How coagulation can be carried out by mixing two oppositely charged sols?

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Describe briefly any three methods by which coagulation of lyophobic sols can be carried out.

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Describe any two methods of coagulation.

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Viscosity of lyophilic colloidal solution is same as that of dispersion medium.

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Which is the following is/are correct for lyophilic sols?

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Coagulation can be done by electrophoresis. Define electrokinetic potential.

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How does the precipitation of the colloidal solution carried out?

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The electrophoresis is used for the coagulation of Sol particles.

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The effect of electrolytes on the coagulation of colloidal solution is explained by _____ rule.

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When milk is cooled, the protein particles coagulate and start floating on the surface.

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Which particles float on the surface, when milk is cooled?