Contact Angles and Surface Interactions Quiz
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What type of surface is characterized by strong interaction with liquid molecules, leading to dispersion rather than droplet formation?

  • Hydrophobic surface
  • Lipophilic surface
  • Oleophobic surface
  • Hydrophilic surface (correct)

    • What does a large contact angle indicate about the interaction between a solid and a liquid?

  • Low solid-liquid attraction (correct)
  • Equal cohesion and adhesion forces
  • High solid-liquid attraction
  • High liquid-liquid cohesion

    • Which of the following correctly describes the equilibrium contact angle?

  • It has no relation to the surface free energy.
  • It is always smaller than the contact angle measured with a droplet.
  • It is influenced by solid, liquid, and air interface interactions. (correct)
  • It is solely determined by the properties of the liquid.

    • Which statement is NOT true regarding contact angles?

    <p>Contact angles are measured by the solid phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the contact angle is small, what does this imply about the surface properties?

    <p>Good wettability of the surface by the liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario will the liquid likely form drops on a solid surface?

    <p>When the surface is hydrophobic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily determines the size of the contact angle formed between a liquid and a solid?

    <p>Relative strength of cohesion and adhesion forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a hydrophobic surface?

    <p>It leads to liquid being placed in the form of drops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the Lotus Effect observed on the lotus leaf?

    <p>Surface roughness combined with hydrophobic properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measurement technique can be used to analyze the shape of the drop on a sample surface?

    <p>High resolution camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a water drop on a super hydrophobic surface according to the Lotus Effect?

    <p>It rolls over dirt particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the contact angle experiment measuring quartz with respect to DAH concentration, what is being primarily evaluated?

    <p>Behavior of liquid drops on the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate contact angle for a water drop on a lotus leaf?

    <p>170 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a contact angle between 30 and 89 degrees indicate about a mineral's surface?

    <p>The surface is partially wettable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the advancing contact angle being larger than the receding contact angle?

    <p>It indicates contact angle hysteresis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a mineral surface has a contact angle around 90 degrees, what can be concluded about its wettability?

    <p>It is hydrophobic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a contact angle approaching 0 degrees suggest about a mineral surface?

    <p>The surface is fully hydrophilic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between surface roughness and contact angle?

    <p>Surface roughness can alter the wetting properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option accurately describes contact angle hysteresis?

    <p>It is the difference between advancing and receding contact angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of mineral surface heterogeneity on contact angle?

    <p>It may influence the wettability of the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the equilibrium contact angle based on Young's formula?

    <p>$ ext{γ}<em>{WA} = ext{γ}</em>{MA} - ext{γ}<em>{MW} + ext{γ}</em>{W} ext{. Cosθ}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects the flotation of mineral particles?

    <p>Wetting of minerals with water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which minerals are characterized as hydrophobic and suitable for flotation?

    <p>Coal and graphite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal contact angle range for effective flotation?

    <p>50° &lt; θ &lt; 75°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT commonly used for measuring contact angles?

    <p>Tilted lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of collectors in the flotation process?

    <p>To enhance the hydrophobicity of desired minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must the buoyancy of the air bubble exceed gravity for flotation to occur?

    <p>To enable the mineral to float effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a super-hydrophobic surface characterized by?

    <p>High contact angle with water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equipment is primarily used to measure contact angles?

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

    What happens at a DAH concentration of 1.10-2 M?

    <p>There is no flotation occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of an amine concentration between 1.10-4 and 1.10-3 M?

    <p>Flotation recovery can reach up to 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concentrations has no contact angle?

    <p>1.10-2 M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by a high contact angle of approximately 70°?

    <p>Sufficient amine concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which point is flotation recovery at its maximum?

    <p>Between 1.10-4 and 1.10-3 M concentrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a contact angle of 0° signify?

    <p>Ineffective flotation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What range of recovery percentage is typically expected at amine concentrations between 1.10-4 and 1.10-3 M?

    <p>Up to 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If flotation recovery is measured at 20%, what might be the cause?

    <p>Excessive amine concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the contact angle as DAH concentration increases from $1.10^{-6}$ M to $5.10^{-4}$ M?

    <p>It increases steadily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what DAH concentration does the flotation recovery first exceed 50%?

    <p>$5.10^{-5}$ M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which DAH concentration results in the highest flotation recovery percentage?

    <p>$2.10^{-3}$ M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contact angle associated with a DAH concentration of $1.10^{-4}$ M?

    <p>54.6°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which DAH concentration has the lowest flotation recovery percentage?

    <p>$1.10^{-6}$ M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What relationship exists between contact angle and flotation recovery as DAH concentration increases?

    <p>Both increase together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At a concentration of $1.10^{-3}$ M, what is the flotation recovery percentage?

    <p>82.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of DAH concentration on the contact angle?

    <p>Increased DAH concentration leads to higher contact angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contact angle at a DAH concentration of $5.10^{-3}$ M?

    <p>68.4°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which DAH concentration yields a contact angle closest to 60 degrees?

    <p>$2.10^{-4}$ M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what DAH concentration does the flotation recovery drop below 10%?

    <p>$2.10^{-2}$ M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the flotation recovery is 64.7%, what is the corresponding DAH concentration?

    <p>$1.10^{-4}$ M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As DAH concentration increases from $1.10^{-5}$ M to $1.10^{-4}$ M, what happens to the flotation recovery?

    <p>It increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Surface and Colloid Chemistry

    • This presentation covers the properties of solid-liquid interfaces and surfaces, focusing on contact angles.
    • A liquid dropped onto a solid surface either spreads out or forms droplets.
    • Strong liquid-solid interactions result in the liquid spreading completely, creating a hydrophilic surface (water-loving).
    • Weak liquid-solid interactions lead to the formation of droplets, creating a hydrophobic surface (water-repellent).

    Contact Angle

    • The angle formed between a liquid surface and a solid surface is the contact angle.
    • This angle is determined by the relative strengths of cohesive forces (among liquid molecules) and adhesive forces (between liquid and solid).
    • A large contact angle indicates weak adhesion forces.
    • A small contact angle indicates strong adhesion forces.
    • Contact angles are crucial for understanding how liquids interact with solid surfaces.
    • Wettability is related to the contact angle. Low angles mean good wettability and high angles mean poor wettability.
    • The contact angle is important in determining the behavior of a liquid on a solid material.

    Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Surfaces

    • Hydrophilic surfaces have low contact angles (typically less than 90°).
    • Water spreads easily on these surfaces. This means the water molecules are attracted to the solid surface more than they attract each other.
    • Hydrophobic surfaces have high contact angles (typically greater than 90°).
    • Water beads up on these surfaces. The strength of water-water attraction is greater than the water-solid attraction.

    Contact Angle Hysteresis

    • Contact angles are not constant. They often vary depending on whether the liquid is advancing or receding on the surface.
    • Contact angle hysteresis exists when the advancing angle is significantly different from the receding angle.

    Effect of Roughness and Heterogeneity

    • Surface roughness and chemical heterogeneity can influence contact angles.
    • They can affect the apparent contact angle measurement.

    Contact Angle Measurement Methods

    • Different methods exist for measuring contact angles, including sessile drop, sessile bubble, captive bubble, and tilting plate methods.
    • A goniometer is a common instrument used for contact angle measurement.
    • It uses light, lenses, and video cameras and sample positioning.

    Contact Angle and Flotation

    • Flotation is a technique used in mineral processing to separate desired minerals from unwanted materials.
    • Hydrophobic minerals attach to air bubbles, enabling their separation from the liquid phase. This separation process works because of the different contact angles the different minerals have with water.
    • Minerals with large contact angles tend to float better.

    Lotus Effect

    • The lotus effect describes self-cleaning properties observed on lotus leaves, which are based on surface roughness and hydrophobic waxes.
    • This effect demonstrates how surface microstructures, combined with the right material, result in very low contact angles, enabling the ease of water-shedding and self-cleaning.

    Measuring Advancing and Receding Contact Angles

    • Techniques such as the add/remove volume method using instruments like DROPimage Advanced and the ramé-hart Automated Dispensing System can be used.

    Theta Optical Tensiometer

    • The Theta Optical Tensiometer is an instrument used for contact angle measurement.
    • It contains features involving introduction, contact angle analysis, pendant drop measurement, and meniscus measurement.

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