The tendency of colloidal particles to attract and retain other particles at their surfaces is called as

Adsorption

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Absorption

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Gelation

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Solation

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Solution

The correct option is A Adsorption
Adsorption is a surface phenomenon. Imbibition is an example of adsorption is. During adsorption, the solvent is adsorbed to the surface of matrix or colloid. It is a physical process. It depends on the nature of the solvent and the adsorbing colloid.
So, the correct answer is 'Adsorption'

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