4 Questions
What is the interfacial tension between the liquid medium and the particles?
𝜸𝑺𝑳
What is the increase in surface free energy which results from dividing a substance into fine particles?
Δ𝑭
What is the increase in surface area resulting from the decrease in particle size?
Δ𝑨
Why do systems of finely dispersed particles attempt to achieve thermodynamic stability?
To adhere to each other and reduce free energy at the particle surface
Test your knowledge about the relationship between surface area, free energy, and particle size reduction. Explore concepts such as thermodynamic stability, interfacial tension, and surface free energy.
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