Question

Give an illustration of imbibition.

Answer 1

Imbibition:

1. Imbibition is a kind of diffusion in which water is absorbed by solid colloids, resulting in a massive rise in volume.
2. The process does not result in the formation of a solution.
3. Imbibition, in other terms, is the process of colloids absorbing water.
4. Colloids are naturally hydrophilic.
5. Absorption of water by seeds and dry wood is a good illustration of imbibition.