Question

Peptization is a process of converting a freshly prepared precipitate into a colloidal form by the addition of a suitable electrolyte.

State whether the statement is True or False.

Answer 1

The process of converting a freshly prepared precipitate into colloidal form by the addition of a suitable electrolyte is called peptization.

The electrolytes used for the purpose are called peptizing agents. So, the correct statement is true.