Question

Which of the following factors affect the rate of imbibition?

• A. Temperature
• B. Pressure
• C. Nature of imbibant
• D. surface area of imbibant

Answer 1

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

The correct options are
A Temperature
C Nature of imbibant
D surface area of imbibant

Factors affecting the rate of Imbibition:
a) Temperature: The rate of imbibition increases with the increase in temperature.
b) Nature of imbibant: protein has high imbibing capacity, starch has lesser and cellulose has the least.
c) The surface area of imbibant: more the surface area, imbibition will be more.