Colloidal Chemistry Basics
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What phenomenon causes colloidal systems to scatter light, providing them with distinctive characteristics?

  • Tyndall effect (correct)
  • Osmotic pressure
  • Sedimentation
  • Brownian motion

    • Which of the following methods can be used to separate colloidal particles from a solution?

  • Sedimentation
  • Dialysis (correct)
  • Evaporation
  • Ordinary filtration

    • Which statement accurately describes the diffusion characteristics of colloidal dispersions compared to solutions and suspensions?

  • Colloidal dispersions have a higher rate of diffusion than solutions.
  • Colloidal dispersions exhibit Brownian motion, while suspensions do not. (correct)
  • Solutions do not exhibit any diffusion behavior.
  • Suspensions have a lower rate of diffusion than colloidal dispersions.

    • What is the maximum particle size limit for solid aerosols to ensure proper absorption behavior?

    <p>10 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mixture demonstrates no osmotic pressure, distinguishing it from colloids and solutions?

    <p>Suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes lyophobic dispersions compared to lyophilic dispersions?

    <p>Lyophilic materials disperse in a solvent due to a large increase in entropy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily controls the stability of lyophobic dispersions?

    <p>The presence of electric charges on their surfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the formation of lyophobic dispersions generally occur?

    <p>They require a significant energy input to overcome positive ΔG of formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the electric charges on particles in stable colloidal systems?

    <p>The charges can affect the repulsion and stability of suspended particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about lyophilic materials is correct?

    <p>They spontaneously disperse due to low interfacial free energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon is used to determine the molecular weight of colloids through light scattering?

    <p>Tyndall effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes can cause colloidal particles to acquire a surface electric charge?

    <p>Ion dissolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of electrophoresis, charged particles in a colloid migrate toward which type of electrode?

    <p>Oppositely charged electrode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between imbibition and swelling in gels?

    <p>Imbibition does not significantly increase volume; swelling does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes xerogels?

    <p>Have their liquid vehicle completely removed, leaving a polymer framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes lyophobic materials in terms of colloidal dispersion?

    <p>They require special methods for preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes is NOT involved in the preparation of lyophobic sols?

    <p>Spontaneous mixing with solvents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the concentration of amphiphile exceeds the critical micelle concentration?

    <p>Colloidal aggregates form spontaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about lyophilic sols is true regarding their behavior upon coagulation?

    <p>They easily form gels upon coagulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between lyophobic and lyophilic preparations?

    <p>Lyophobic cannot be prepared directly by mixing, while lyophilic can be prepared this way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is associated with the preparation of lyophobic sols?

    <p>Mechanical reduction through a colloidal mill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of high net inter-particle attraction in lyophobic sols?

    <p>Coagulation and formation of distinct granules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to lyophobic systems at high concentrations?

    <p>They transform into pastes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect describes the scattering of light by colloidal particles when a strong beam of light passes through a colloidal sol?

    <p>Faraday–Tyndall effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property allows for the determination of molecular weight or particle size in colloidal systems?

    <p>Thermal motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason the sky appears blue according to the scattering of light?

    <p>Scattering of shorter wavelengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to lyophobic colloidal particles when sufficient amounts of polymer are added?

    <p>They undergo steric stabilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of low osmotic pressure in colloidal dispersions?

    <p>No significant change in particle behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Rayleigh law, how does the intensity of scatter light change with varying wavelengths?

    <p>Is inversely proportional to λ^4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes sedimentation in colloidal solutions under gravity or a centrifugal field?

    <p>The mass of colloidal particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the refractive index play in determining the optical properties of a colloidal dispersion?

    <p>It causes significant light scattering due to differences in phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of lyophobic sols?

    <p>They can be flocculated under certain conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of charge do the flat faces of bentonite particles carry?

    <p>Negative charge due to O~ atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forces is primarily responsible for holding clay-based gels together?

    <p>Van der Waals forces and electrostatic attraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon is exhibited by gels due to the weak forces holding particles together?

    <p>Thixotropy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of shape, how do most colloidal systems containing solid particles behave?

    <p>They usually contain spherical particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the shape of hydrophilic colloidal particles affect their interaction with the dispersion medium?

    <p>More extended particles enhance the specific surface area for interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances forms gels through the process of flocculation?

    <p>Milk of Magnesia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the structure formed by the electrostatic attraction between clay particles?

    <p>Card house floc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Colloidal Dispersions

    • Colloidal dispersions are heterogeneous systems composed of a dispersed phase (small particles) within a dispersion medium (continuous phase).
    • Particle size in colloidal dispersions ranges from 1nm to 1000nm.
    • True solutions have particles <1nm.
    • Fine dispersions have particles between 0.5µm to 10µm.
    • Coarse dispersions have particles between 10µm and 50µm.

    Classification of Colloidal Dispersions

    • Physical states of dispersed phase and continuous medium
    • Particle size
    • Interactions between dispersed and continuous medium

    Types of Colloidal Dispersions

    • Gas dispersed in liquid: Examples: foams (whipped cream); aerosols (fog).
    • Liquid dispersed in liquid: Examples: emulsions (milk); lotions.
    • Solid dispersed in liquid: Examples: sols (blood); suspensions (antacids).
    • Gas dispersed in solid: Examples: aerogels.
    • Liquid dispersed in solid: Examples: gels (agar, gelatin); solid foams (styrofoam)
    • Solid dispersed in solid: Examples: solid suspensions/sols (coloured glass)

    Particle Size and Size Distribution

    • Particle size affects absorption behavior.
    • Solid aerosols' particles must be between 1–5µm, and no particles above 10µm.
    • Measured by osmotic pressure or light scattering.
    • Spherical particles size determined by diameter.
    • Asymmetrical particles measured by Stoke's diameter (equivalent spherical particle).

    Interaction Between Dispersed Phase and Dispersion Medium

    • Lyophilic: "liquid loving"
    • Lyophobic: "liquid hating"
    • Association colloids (amphiphilic): Possess both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties, forming aggregates (micelles) in solution.

    Dispersion Medium is Water

    • Hydrophilic colloids disperse spontaneously in water and readily swell (high affinity to water).
    • Hydrophobic colloids need stabilizing agents to disperse in water.

    Lyophilic vs Lyophobic Interactions

    • Lyophobic colloids show weak interactions with the dispersion medium, whereas lyophilic colloids demonstrate strong attractive forces between the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium.
    • Lyophilic colloids are usually stable and readily dispersed in the presence or absence of electrolytes.
    • Lyophobic colloids are sensitive to electrolytes and require special preparation methods.

    Lyophobic Colloidal Preparations

    • Cannot be prepared directly, but rather by specialized techniques to control particle size.
    • Techniques—mechanical reduction and condensation
    • Stabilizers are frequently needed to obtain stable lyophobic dispersions.

    Lyophobic and Lyophilic Dispersion Formation and Stability

    • Lyophobic dispersions are thermodynamically unstable, require special methods to form, and are often stabilized by external factors like charge repulsion.
    • Lyophilic dispersions are usually stable in any medium, and more easily prepared.

    Effect of Electrolytes and Macromolecular Additives

    • Electrolytes affect lyophobic dispersions, often leading to aggregation or precipitation.
    • Stabilizing agents and macromolecules can help prevent aggregation or promote stability in lyophilic or lyophobic sols.

    Colloid Properties for Molecular Weight Determination and Optical Properties

    • Techniques like Tyndall effect, viscosity, and osmotic pressure can be used to determine molecular weight of colloidal particles.
    • Optical properties like the Tyndall effect can be used to determine particle size.

    Electrical Properties of Colloids

    • Surfaces of particles often acquire a positive or negative electric charge when interacting with an aqueous medium. This charge is crucial to stability and behavior of colloids.
    • Ionization and adsorption processes contribute to surface charge.

    Electrophoresis

    • Electrophoresis measures the movement of charged particles in a colloidal dispersion under an applied electric field. This technique measures the zeta potential.

    Terminology

    • Imbibition: Absorption of a liquid by a solid or gel, often without substantial expansion.
    • Swelling: Increase in volume due to liquid retention in a gel.
    • Syneresis: Separation of liquid by a gel due to internal particle interactions.
    • Xerogels: Gels formed after the removal of liquid, which retain the internal framework of the original gel.

    Dispersion of Lyophobic Sols

    Dispersion of Lyophobic Sols

    • Lyophobic sols often exhibit flocculation (aggregation)
    • Flocculation can result in 2 phase system—continuous floccule.
    • Stabilizing agents are needed for uniform disperson

    Shape of Colloidal Particles

    • Hydrophobic particles may be spherical, ellipsoidal, or plate-like
    • Hydrophilic particles may be more extended structures.
    • Shape affects properties like flow, sedimentation, and osmotic pressure and can affect pharmacological action.

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