The migration of colloidal particles under the influence of an electric field is known as?
A
electro-osmosis
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B
brownian movement
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C
cataphoresis
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D
dialysis
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Solution
The correct option is C cataphoresis
When an electric current is passed through a colloidal solution, the charged particles move towards the oppositely charged electrode and coagulate due to loss of charge and the process is termed as cataphoresis.