Surface Area and Free Energy Quiz

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What is the interfacial tension between the liquid medium and the particles?

  • Δ𝑭
  • 𝜸𝑺𝑳 (correct)
  • Δ𝑨
  • None of the above

What is the increase in surface free energy which results from dividing a substance into fine particles?

  • Δ𝑭 (correct)
  • 𝜸𝑺𝑳
  • Δ𝑨
  • None of the above

What is the increase in surface area resulting from the decrease in particle size?

  • Δ𝑭
  • 𝜸𝑺𝑳
  • Δ𝑨 (correct)
  • None of the above

Why do systems of finely dispersed particles attempt to achieve thermodynamic stability?

<p>To adhere to each other and reduce free energy at the particle surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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