Interfacial Phenomena in Pharmacy Quiz

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Which of the following best describes an interface?

  • The boundary between two or more phases that coexist (correct)
  • The boundary between a solid and a gaseous phase
  • The boundary between two adjacent solid phases
  • The boundary between a liquid and a gaseous phase

What is the significance of interfacial phenomena in pharmacy?

  • Bonding of molecules within a solid phase
  • Formation and stability of emulsions (correct)
  • Formation of gaseous suspensions
  • Penetration of gases through biological membranes

What type of forces are experienced by molecules at the surface of a liquid?

  • Attractive forces with molecules of a different phase
  • No forces are experienced at the surface of a liquid
  • Only repulsive forces with other liquid molecules
  • Only attractive cohesive forces with other liquid molecules below and adjacent to them (correct)

What is the net effect of cohesive forces on molecules in the bulk of a liquid?

<p>Equal attraction in all directions by other molecules in the bulk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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