Question

Which of the following factors affect the process of imbibition?

• A. Nature of imbibant
• B. Mass of imbibant
• C. Temperature
• D. Surface area of imbibant

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Surface area of imbibant

There are several factors that affect the process of imbibition.

1) Nature of imbibant- For example Toor dal adsorbs more water than wheat when kept in water. This is because proteins take up more water.

2) Temperature- Higher the temperature higher the rate of imbibition.

3) Surface area of imbibant- More the surface area, more is the ammount of imbibition.

Mass has no role to play in this process.