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How is the emulsion type determined by the solubility of the emulsifying agent?
How is the emulsion type determined by the solubility of the emulsifying agent?
- If the emulsifying agent is more soluble in water, a w/o emulsion will be formed
- If the emulsifying agent is more soluble in water, an o/w emulsion will be formed (correct)
- If the emulsifying agent is more soluble in oil, a w/o emulsion will be formed
- If the emulsifying agent is more soluble in oil, an o/w emulsion will be formed
What is the primary function of emulsifying agents?
What is the primary function of emulsifying agents?
- Promoting coalescence of droplets
- Preventing the formation of barriers at the interface
- Enhancing oil solubility in water
- Reducing interfacial tension and maintaining dispersion stability (correct)
Which type of emulsion will be formed if the emulsifying agent is more soluble in oil?
Which type of emulsion will be formed if the emulsifying agent is more soluble in oil?
- W/O emulsion (correct)
- Multiple emulsion
- O/W emulsion
- Inverted emulsion
What makes acacia a suitable emulsifying agent for oral emulsions?
What makes acacia a suitable emulsifying agent for oral emulsions?
What is a characteristic of naturally occurring emulsifying agents?
What is a characteristic of naturally occurring emulsifying agents?
What is the primary role of emulsifying agents in the production of a stable dispersion?
What is the primary role of emulsifying agents in the production of a stable dispersion?
Which type of emulsion will be formed if the emulsifying agent is more soluble in water?
Which type of emulsion will be formed if the emulsifying agent is more soluble in water?
What is the primary function of a naturally occurring emulsifying agent?
What is the primary function of a naturally occurring emulsifying agent?
What are the primary components of effective emulsifying agents?
What are the primary components of effective emulsifying agents?
What is the role of emulsifying agents in the production of a stable dispersion?
What is the role of emulsifying agents in the production of a stable dispersion?
Why are naturally occurring emulsifying agents susceptible to microbial contamination?
Why are naturally occurring emulsifying agents susceptible to microbial contamination?
