When the movement of colloidal particles is prevented by some suitable means, it is observed that the dispersion medium begins to move in an electric field. This phenomenon is known as
A
Electrophoresis
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B
Electroosmosis.
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C
Coagulation
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D
Tyndall effect
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Solution
The correct option is B Electroosmosis. When the movement of particles is prevented by some suitable means, it is observed that the dispersion medium begins to move in an electric field. This phenomenon is known as electroosmosis.