Question

Which property of colloidal solution is independent of charge on the colloidal particles?

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• A. Tyndall effect
• B. Electrophoresis
• C. Electro-osmosis
• D. Electrophoresis
• E. Coagulation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tyndall effect

Tyndall effect is independent of charge on the colloidal particles. It is an optical property and depends on the size of the colloidal particles.

Tyndall effect, also known as Tyndall scattering, is light scattering by particles in a colloid or particles in a fine suspension. However, electro-osmosis, coagulation, and electrophoresis depend on the charge on the colloidal particles. These are electrical properties.