Write the dispersed phase and dispersion medium of the following colloidal systems: (i) Smoke
(ii) Milk
What are lyophilic and
lyophobic colloids? Which of these sols can be easily coagulated on the addition of small amounts of electrolytes?
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Solution
Dispersed phase
Dispersed medium
Smoke
Solid
Gas
milk
Liquid
Liquid
Lyophilic colloid:- Lyophilic sols are relatively stable as a strong force of interaction exists between colloidal particles and liquid. Ex. :- Gelatin, starch.
Lyophobic colloid:- lyophobic sols are less stable as a weak force exists between colloidal particles and liquid.
Ex. :- Metal hydroxide, metal sulphides.
lyophobic colloid easily gets coagulated on an addition of a small amount of electrolyte.