Emulsions and Creams Quiz

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What is the significance of Zeta potential in colloidal systems?

It determines the size of the particles in suspension.

It indicates the repulsive force between particles. (correct)

It measures the viscosity of the fluid phase.

It assesses the temperature stability of the colloid.

What is generally cited as the threshold for colloidal stability?

±20 mV

±40 mV

±30 mV (correct)

±10 mV

What occurs when the Zeta potential is below ±30 mV?

The system achieves maximum stability.

Particles exhibit enhanced thermal properties.

Particles repel each other strongly.

Particles will aggregate due to insufficient repulsion. (correct)

How does the movement of particles affect the outer portion of the diffuse layer?

It is in flux beyond the slipping plane. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the stability of a colloidal system as the Zeta potential increases?

The repulsion between particles increases. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bancroft rule state about emulsifiers?

The liquid that the emulsifier is more soluble in becomes the continuous phase. Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase volume φ in an oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion typically up to?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of surfactants typically stabilize oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions?

Ionic surfactants and those with strong polar heads (HLB = 8-16). Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'HLB' stand for in emulsion formulation?

Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance Signup and view all the answers

In a binary mixture of surfactants for emulsion stability, what effect do surfactants with differing HLB values have?

They create a more stable emulsion than a single surfactant. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an emulsion in terms of its phases?

A liquid dispersed in another liquid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'emulsion stability' refer to?

The duration an emulsion remains before separating Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contributes to thermodynamic instability in emulsions?

Positive change in surface area (∆A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do emulsifiers play in the creation of emulsions?

They help overcome interfacial tension Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an emulsion when water and oil separate out?

It is no longer considered an emulsion Signup and view all the answers

What does ΔA represent in the context of emulsions?

The change in surface area between two phases Signup and view all the answers

Which factor increases the energy required to maintain an emulsion?

Increasing interfacial tension Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about colloids is correct?

Colloids maintain their dispersed state without being dissolved. Signup and view all the answers

What does an increase in particle size do to the rate of sedimentation or creaming?

It increases the rate of sedimentation or creaming. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a large difference in density between the internal and external phases?

It will lead to a significant increase in the rate of creaming and sedimentation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about creaming is true?

Creaming occurs when the dispersed particles rise to the surface. Signup and view all the answers

What role does viscosity play in the rate of sedimentation and creaming?

The rate of sedimentation and creaming is inversely proportional to viscosity. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stokes Law help to predict regarding sedimentation?

The velocity of dispersed phase particles. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does flocculation have on sedimentation or creaming rates?

It decreases the rate of sedimentation or creaming. Signup and view all the answers

Which process occurs when dispersed particles have a higher density than the continuous phase?

Sedimentation Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the rate of creaming or sedimentation as viscosity increases?

It decreases. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of stability, what is preferable regarding particle size in emulsions?

Smaller particle size for better stability. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during coalescence of dispersed phase droplets?

The droplets form larger droplets. Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon describes the movement of disperse phase molecules from smaller droplets to larger droplets?

Disproportionation Signup and view all the answers

What role do emulsifiers play in stabilizing emulsions?

They lower interfacial tension between phases. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method by which emulsifiers stabilize emulsions?

Increasing surface area of droplets. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of smaller droplets having a higher internal pressure than larger droplets?

They contribute to coalescence. Signup and view all the answers

How do emulsifiers create a repulsive force among droplets?

By creating a surface charge on each droplet. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of flocculation in the context of dispersed droplets?

Droplets remain separate but move in unison. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the type of emulsion or cream formed?

The relative amount of the two phases and the type of surfactant Signup and view all the answers

What is the Critical Micelle Concentration (cmc)?

The concentration at which the adsorbed monolayer becomes saturated Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cream is characterized by a cooling action and is washable?

Vanishing creams Signup and view all the answers

Which surfactant type is typically used for w/o emulsions?

Lipophilic emulsifying agents Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the 'Solution method' of emulsion preparation?

Each surfactant is dissolved in the respective phase before mixing Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of antioxidants in emulsion formulations?

To prevent oxidation of the oily phase Signup and view all the answers

Which emulsion has more cleansing action and is less greasy than ointments?

Oily creams Signup and view all the answers

Why are emulsions susceptible to microbial growth?

They have significant water content in the aqueous phase Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emulsions & Creams

Emulsions are low-viscosity disperse systems, often O/W or W/O.
Used in external applications.
Composed of two immiscible phases plus an emulsifier (less than cmc).
Emulsions are macro-heterogeneous colloidal systems.
Colloids comprise one substance dispersed in another.
Dispersed particles do not dissolve but are dispersed/suspended.
Dispersed particles are in the range of 1–1000 nm.
The dispersed phase is the internal phase, while the continuous phase is external.

Instability of Emulsions

Emulsion stability is the duration a mixture remains an emulsion before separating.
Emulsions are unstable due to thermodynamic and kinetic factors.
Thermodynamic instability (ΔA) is due to the increased surface area between oil and water. - Creating an emulsion requires a large increase in surface area (ΔA). - ΔA is always positive and large for emulsification or negative and large for separation. - Energy (W) is required to overcome interfacial tension between phases and create additional surface area.
Kinetic instability includes: - Creaming (particles rise due to lower density). - Sedimentation (particles settle at the bottom due to higher density). - Coalescence (droplets merge into larger entities). - Flocculation (droplets associate). - Ostwald ripening (smaller droplets dissolve into larger ones).

Stabilising Methods - Emulsifiers

Emulsifiers (surfactants) migrate to the interface between phases.
They lower interfacial tension between phases.
They create repulsive forces between internal phase particles.
- These stop coalescence and flocculation.
Emulsifiers create a repulsive force by creating a surface charge on droplets and thus an electric double layer.
Zeta Potential of > ±30 mV is critical for colloidal stability.

Micelles and Critical Micelle Concentration (cmc)

Surfactants accumulate at the interface of immiscible phases.
CMC is where the adsorbed monolayer saturates with surfactant molecules.
Additional surfactants form micelles.

Formulation Principles

The type of emulsion depends on the relative amounts of dispersed and continuous phases and the type of surfactant.
Emulsions are susceptible to microbial growth.

Preparation Methods

Solution method: Each surfactant is dissolved in the respective phase, then mixed.
Dispersion method: Surfactant is dispersed into the less soluble phase, then mixed slowly with the other.

Other information

Creams are semi-solid emulsions used for external applications.
There are o/w creams (washable cooling action) and w/o creams (emollient cleansing action).
Creams often contain excess emulsifier resulting in gel crystalline phase or liquid crystal structures such as waxes.
- This contributes to their semi-solid consistency.

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Test your knowledge on emulsions and creams, focusing on their composition, stability, and the factors affecting their behavior. This quiz covers key concepts such as the types of emulsion systems, particle sizes, and the thermodynamic principles involved in emulsion stability.