Properties of Colloidal Solutions

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Properties of Colloidal Solutions: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Electrokinetic Potential, Methods for Coagulation of Colloidal Solutions, Electrical Double Layer Theory, Coagulation by Boiling, Faraday-Tyndall Effect, Electrophoresis, and Colour of Colloidal Solutions.

Important Questions on Properties of Colloidal Solutions

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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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Given below are two statements :
Statement I :
In the coagulation of a negative sol, the flocculating power of the three given ions is in the order -
Al3+>Ba2+>Na+
Statement II :
In the coagulation of a positive sol, the flocculating power of the three given salts is in the order -
NaCl>Na2SO4>Na3PO4
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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The CORRECT order of flocculating ions, in coagulation of a positive sols is

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The process that CANNOT be employed for coagulation of lyophobic sols is

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Which of the following does NOT lead to precipitation of Iyophobic sols?

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A colloidal solution placed in dark is illuminated with a bright white light source. This colloidal solution is observed from a direction at right angles to the direction of the light source. Which of the following options best describes what is observed?

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The sol which cannot coagulate blood (haemoglobin) is

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Brownian movement belongs to which of the following given property?

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Flocculation value is expressed in terms of

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Most effective coagulant for a colloidal solution of arsenic sulphide in water is

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Which of the following is with highest and lowest flocculation value among Al+3,Na+,Mg+2,Ba+2 ?
 

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Which statement is incorrect?

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When a river enters the sea, a delta is formed. Formation of delta is due to

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Gelatin is often used as an ingredient in the manufacture of ice-cream. The reason for this is

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Which of the following has minimum protecting power?

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Which of the following processes best describes the purification of muddy water by addition of alum?

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An electrical potential difference will be produced between the two ends of capillary or porous plug is due to the flow of _____.

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Streaming potential is opposite to _____.

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How does the streaming potential generated?

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Streaming potential is the reverse of electro-osmosis. Justify.