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The movement of colloidal particles under an applied electric potential is called:

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Electrodispersion
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Electrokinetic potential
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Electrophoresis
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Electrophoresis
Colloidal particles carry electrical charges. When we apply an electric potential across two platinum electrodes dipped in a colloidal solution, the colloidal particles move towards the oppositely electrode. The movement of colloidal particles under an applied electric potential is called electrophoresis.

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