5 Questions
What is the process called when a sol is converted into a gel?
Gelation
Which phenomenon is responsible for the colloidal particles appearing as spotlights when a strong beam of light is focused on a colloid solution?
Tyndall effect
What is the main reason for the stability of pure colloidal solutions over several years?
Repulsion between charged particles
Which term describes the rapid zig-zag motion of colloidal particles suspended in a liquid or gas?
Brownian movement
Why are hydrophobic colloids less stable than hydrophillic colloids?
Because they are easily precipitated by neutral salts
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