Question

Peptization is a :

• A. process of converting a colloidal solution into precipitate
• B. process of converting precipitate into colloidal solution
• C. process of converting soluble particles to form colloidal solution
• D. process of bringing colloidal molecule into solution

Answer 1

The correct option is B process of converting precipitate into colloidal solution

Peptization or Deflocculation is the process responsible for the formation of stable dispersion of colloidal particles in the dispersion medium. In other words, it may be defined as a process of converting a precipitate into colloidal sol by shaking it with a dispersion medium in the presence of a small amount of electrolyte.