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Which particle size leads to significant Brownian motion that prevents sedimentation?
Which particle size leads to significant Brownian motion that prevents sedimentation?
What phenomenon helps provide stability to colloidal sols by preventing them from settling down?
What phenomenon helps provide stability to colloidal sols by preventing them from settling down?
What is the Tyndall effect primarily associated with in colloidal solutions?
What is the Tyndall effect primarily associated with in colloidal solutions?
How does the speed of diffusion of sol particles compare to that of smaller particles?
How does the speed of diffusion of sol particles compare to that of smaller particles?
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Which method is used to promote sedimentation in colloidal solutions in a measurable way?
Which method is used to promote sedimentation in colloidal solutions in a measurable way?
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In which type of colloids is the Tyndall effect well-defined due to an appreciable difference in refractive indices?
In which type of colloids is the Tyndall effect well-defined due to an appreciable difference in refractive indices?
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What does the Tyndall cone refer to in the context of the Tyndall effect?
What does the Tyndall cone refer to in the context of the Tyndall effect?
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Which of the following is a common example of the Tyndall effect?
Which of the following is a common example of the Tyndall effect?
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What is the primary cause of peptization in a colloidal solution?
What is the primary cause of peptization in a colloidal solution?
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Which of the following properties indicates that colloidal solutions are heterogeneous in nature?
Which of the following properties indicates that colloidal solutions are heterogeneous in nature?
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Which method can be used to create colloidal solutions from larger particles through mechanical dispersion?
Which method can be used to create colloidal solutions from larger particles through mechanical dispersion?
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What is Brownian motion in the context of colloidal solutions?
What is Brownian motion in the context of colloidal solutions?
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Which of the following agents can act as a peptizing agent to convert ferric hydroxide into colloidal form?
Which of the following agents can act as a peptizing agent to convert ferric hydroxide into colloidal form?
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What allows colloidal particles to pass through ordinary filter paper while being retained by ultrafilters?
What allows colloidal particles to pass through ordinary filter paper while being retained by ultrafilters?
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What is the significance of Tyndall effect in colloidal solutions?
What is the significance of Tyndall effect in colloidal solutions?
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What is the main observation regarding the stability of colloidal solutions?
What is the main observation regarding the stability of colloidal solutions?
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What characterizes lyophilic colloids?
What characterizes lyophilic colloids?
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What is the primary difference between lyophobic and lyophilic colloids?
What is the primary difference between lyophobic and lyophilic colloids?
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What mechanism explains the stability of colloidal dispersions?
What mechanism explains the stability of colloidal dispersions?
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Which of the following correctly describes Brownian motion?
Which of the following correctly describes Brownian motion?
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What phenomenon explains why colloidal solutions can scatter light?
What phenomenon explains why colloidal solutions can scatter light?
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What is the outcome of sedimentation in a colloidal system?
What is the outcome of sedimentation in a colloidal system?
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What term describes substances that do not diffuse through a semi-permeable membrane?
What term describes substances that do not diffuse through a semi-permeable membrane?
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Which type of colloid includes water droplets dispersed in oil?
Which type of colloid includes water droplets dispersed in oil?
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Study Notes
Colloidal Properties
- Colloidal particles move in a random and irregular zigzag motion due to collision with solvent molecules. This is known as Brownian motion.
- Brownian motion helps stabilize colloids by preventing them from settling down due to gravity.
- Colloidal particles diffuse from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration due to Brownian motion, but diffuse slower than smaller particles.
- Colloidal particles settle down under gravity but at a very slow rate.
- The rate of sedimentation can be used to determine the molecular mass of macromolecules.
- At small particle sizes (less than 5 nm), Brownian motion dominates and prevents sedimentation, promoting mixing.
- Ultracentrifuges can be used to promote sedimentation in a measurable way by providing a stronger force.
Optical Properties
- True solutions do not scatter light and appear clear.
- Colloidal dispersions scatter light due to their opaque particles, making them appear turbid.
- The scattering of light by colloidal particles is known as the Tyndall effect.
- The Tyndall effect is responsible for the visibility of a light beam passing through a sol.
- The intensity of the scattered light depends on the difference in refractive indices between the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium. The greater this difference, the stronger the Tyndall effect.
- Lyophobic colloids have a significant difference in refractive indices, leading to a well-defined Tyndall effect.
- Lyophilic colloids have a small difference in refractive indices, resulting in a weak Tyndall effect.
- The Tyndall effect confirms the heterogeneous nature of colloidal solutions.
Some Examples Of Tyndall Effect
- The tail of a comet is seen as a Tyndall cone due to the scattering of light by solid particles in its path.
- The blue color of the sky is due to the scattering of blue light by molecules in the atmosphere.
- The blue color of the sea is due to the scattering of blue light by water molecules.
- The visibility of a projector's path and circus light is due to the Tyndall effect.
- The visibility of sunlight passing through a slit in a dark room is also an example of the Tyndall effect.
Dispersion Methods
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Mechanical Dispersion:
- This method involves grinding substances into coarse particles, mixing them with the dispersion medium to form a suspension, and then grinding the suspension in a colloidal mill.
- A colloidal mill is used to subject the suspension to high shearing forces, breaking down particles to colloidal size.
- Colloidal solutions of black ink, paints, varnishes, and dyes can be produced using this method.
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Peptization:
- Peptization is the process of converting a freshly prepared precipitate into a colloidal form by adding a suitable electrolyte.
- The electrolyte used is called a peptizing agent or stabilizing agent.
- Peptization occurs due to the adsorption of ions from the electrolyte onto the precipitate particles.
- Common peptizing agents include sugar, gum, gelatin, and electrolytes.
- Freshly prepared ferric hydroxide can be peptized into a colloidal solution by shaking it with water containing Fe³⁺ or OH⁻ ions, for example, using FeCl₃ or NH₄OH.
Properties of Colloids
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Physical Properties:
- Colloidal sols are heterogeneous in nature, consisting of two phases: the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium.
- Colloidal solutions are quite stable. Their particles are in constant motion and do not settle at the bottom of the container.
- Colloidal particles readily pass through ordinary filter papers but are retained by special filters called ultrafilters (parchment paper).
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Mechanical Properties:
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Brownian Movement:
- Discovered by Robert Brown in 1827, this is the random and continuous movement of particles suspended in a fluid.
- This movement is observed in colloidal particles due to their continuous bombardment by molecules of the dispersion medium.
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Brownian Movement:
Coarse Dispersions: Suspension & Emulsions
- Suspension: A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture where particles of a solid are dispersed in a liquid medium. These particles are larger than colloidal particles and will settle down over time.
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Emulsion: An emulsion is a heterogeneous mixture where droplets of one liquid are dispersed in another immiscible liquid.
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Types of Emulsions:
- Oil-in-Water (O/W): Oil droplets dispersed in water (e.g., milk).
- Water-in-Oil (W/O): Water droplets dispersed in oil (e.g., butter).
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Types of Emulsions:
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Stabilization of Emulsions:
- Emulsions are stabilized using emulsifying agents, such as surfactants, which help reduce the interfacial tension between the two phases.
- Stability can range from seconds to years depending on the application.
Colloidal Dispersion
- Colloidal dispersion is a system where particles of colloidal size (1-100 nm) are dispersed in a continuous phase of a different composition.
- The dispersed phase can be a solid, liquid, or gas.
History of Colloids
- The word "colloid" comes from the Greek word "kolla" meaning glue, as some of the original colloidal solutions were glues.
- The term was coined in 1862 by Thomas Graham, a pioneer in physical chemistry.
- Graham distinguished colloids from crystalloids, like sugar and salt, based on their ability to diffuse through semi-permeable membranes.
- Colloids do not diffuse through semi-permeable membranes, while crystalloids do.
Types of Colloidal Systems: Based on Interaction
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Lyophilic Colloids: ("Solvent-loving")
- Strong attraction exists between the colloidal particles and the dispersion medium.
- These sols are very stable.
- Examples: Gums, starch, proteins.
- These sols can be easily prepared by directly mixing the colloid with the dispersion medium.
- Water-loving colloids are called hydrophilic colloids, and the colloidal dispersions formed are called hydrophilic sols.
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Lyophobic Colloids: ("Solvent-hating")
- Weak attraction exists the colloidal particles and the dispersion medium.
- These sols are less stable and easily coagulated.
- Examples: Metals, sulfides, metal hydroxides.
- These sols require special methods for preparation.
- Water-hating colloids are called hydrophobic colloids, and the colloidal dispersions formed are called hydrophobic sols.
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Associated Colloids: (also known as Micelles)
- These colloids behave like lyophilic colloids at low concentrations but exhibit lyophobic behavior at higher concentrations.
- They form aggregates called micelles above a specific concentration called the critical micelle concentration (CMC).
- Examples: Soaps and detergents.
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Explore the fascinating world of colloidal properties, including Brownian motion, stability, and sedimentation rates. Understand how colloidal particles interact with light and the differences between true solutions and colloidal dispersions. This quiz will test your knowledge on essential concepts related to colloids in chemistry.
