The colloidal particles can pass through

Filter paper as well as animal membrane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Animal membrane but not through filter paper

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Filter paper but not through animal membrane

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Semipermeable membrane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Filter paper but not through animal membrane
The colloidal state can be regarded as the intermediate state between molecules and particles of a coarse suspension.
They diffuse very slowly in solution and can not pass through animal or vegetable membranes. For example: starch, gelatin, silicic acid, proteins etc. This class of substances generally exist in amorphous or gelatinous condition. Hence, the name colloid means "glue form".

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. What is difference between crystalloid and true solution as both can pass through filter paper and animal membrane?

Select the correct answer from A, B, C, D, and E for each statement given below

(2). A solution that can pass through a filter paper but not through a semipermeable membrane.

Q. Which type of solution is not filtrable through filter paper and parchment membrane both?

The process in which colloid is placed inside a bag of semi permeable membrane like cellophane or parchment paper which permits ions and not colloids to pass through, is called as:

Colloidal particles are filtered through filter paper.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program