Question

Example of an intrinsic colloid is:

• A. $A{s}_2{S}_{3}sol$
• B. S sol
• C. Egg albumin
• D. $Fe(O{H}_{2}sol$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Egg albumin

Lyophilic or solvent loving : When dispersed phase has a greater affinity for the dispersion medium, the colloids are termed as lyophilic and when the dispersion medium is water, they are given the name hydrophilic. They are also called natural colloids, substances like proteins, starch, egg albumin and rubber etc. are grouped under this category.The lyophilic colloids are also called Intrinsic Colloids.