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Narendra Avasthi

Chapter 11

Surface Chemistry - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:59

Problem 1

The size of particles in suspension, true solution and colloidal solution varies in the order :
(a) suspension > colloidal > true solution
(b) true solution $>$ suspension $>$ colloidal
(c) suspension $>$ colloidal $=$ true solution
(d) none of these

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01:48

Problem 2

A colloidal system has what size of particles?
(a) $10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}$
(b) $10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}$
(c) $10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}$
(d) $10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}$ to $10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}$

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01:38

Problem 3

Which are not purely surface phenomena?
(a) - Adsorption, surface tension
(b) Surface tension, viscosity
(c) Adsorption, viscosity
(d) Absorption, viscosity

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02:13

Problem 4

Adsorbed acetic acid on activated carbon is :
(a) adsorber
(b) absorber
(c) adsorbent
(d) adsorbate

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02:00

Problem 5

Adsorption due to strong chemical forces is called :
(a) Chemisorption
(b) Physisorption
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these

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02:27

Problem 6

Adsorption of gases on solid surface is exothermic because :
(a) free energy increases
(b) entropy decreases
(c) entropy increases
(d) interaction developed between gas and solid particles

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02:46

Problem 7

The nature of bonding forces in adsorption are:
(a) purely physical such as van der Waals' forces
(b) purely chemical
(c) both chemical and physical are possible
(d) none of these

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03:27

Problem 8

Which one of the following is not applicable to chemisorption?
(a) Heat of adsorption is negative
(b) It takes place at high temperature
(c) It is reversible
(d) It forms mono-molecular layer

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01:25

Problem 10

Which of the following statement is not correct?
(a) Physical adsorption is due to vander Waals' forces
(b) Physical adsorption is irreversible

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01:35

Problem 11

Which gas will be adsorbed on a solid to greater extent?
(a) Having non-polar molecule
(b) Having highest critical temperature
(c) Having lowest critical temperature
(d) Having lowest critical pressure

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01:48

Problem 12

Which of the following factors affects the adsorption of a gas on solid?
(a) Critical temperature $\left(T_{c}\right)$
(b) Temperature of gas
(c) Pressure of gas
(d) All of these

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01:18

Problem 13

Which gas is adsorbed to maximum amount by activated carbon?
(a) $\mathrm{H}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})$
(b) $\mathrm{He}(\mathrm{g})$
(c) $\mathrm{CO}(\mathrm{g})$
(d) $\mathrm{CO}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})$

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02:37

Problem 14

The volume of gases $\mathrm{NH}_{3}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2}$ adsorbed by one gram of charcoal at $300 \mathrm{~K}$ are in order of:
(a) $\mathrm{H}_{2}>\mathrm{CO}_{2}>\mathrm{NH}_{3}$
(b) $\mathrm{NH}_{3}>\mathrm{H}_{2}>\mathrm{CO}_{2}$
(c) $\mathrm{NH}_{3}>\mathrm{CO}_{2}>\mathrm{H}_{2}$
(d) $\mathrm{CO}_{2}>\mathrm{NH}_{3}>\mathrm{H}_{2}$

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01:24

Problem 15

Which of the following is used to adsorb water?
(a) Silica gel
(b) Calcium acetate
(c) Hair gel
(d) Anhydrous $\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}$

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01:15

Problem 16

Absorption and adsorptions are respectively:
(a) surface phenomena, bulk phenomena
(b) bulk phenomena, surface phenomena
(c) both are bulk phenomena
(d) both are surface phenomena

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01:57

Problem 17

Adsorption is multilayer in case of:
(a) physical adsorption
(b) chemisorption
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

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01:53

Problem 18

Reversible adsorption is:
(a) chemical adsorptioin
(b) physical adsorption
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

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09:52

Problem 19

The effect of pressure on adsorption is high if:
(a) temperature is low
(b) temperature is high
(c) temperature is very high
(d) larger charcoal piece is taken

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01:19

Problem 20

Sorption is the phenomenon:
(a) reverse of adsorption
(b) reverse of absorption
(c) when adsorption and absorption takes place simultaneously
(d) none of these

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05:57

Problem 21

Which of the following adsorption isotherms represents the adsorption of a gas by a solid involving multilayers of layers? $\left(P_{s}=\right.$ saturation pressure)

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02:03

Problem 22

A plot of $\log \left(\frac{x}{M}\right)$ against $\log P$ for the adsorption of a gas on a solid gives a straight line with slope equal to:
(a) $\frac{1}{n}$
(b) $n$
(c) $\log \mathrm{K}$
(d) $\mathrm{K}$

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01:18

Problem 23

The heat evolved in chemisorption lies in the range (in $\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}$ ) of :
(a) 80 to 240
(b) 20 to 40
(c) 40 to 80
(d) 20 to 100

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01:22

Problem 24

The heat evolved in physisorption lies in the range (in $\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}$ ) of :
(a) $20-40$
(b) $40-100$
(c) $100-200$
(d) $200-400$

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01:41

Problem 25

According to the adsorption theory of catalysis, the speed of the reaction increases because :
(a) in the process of adsorption, the activation energy of the molecules becomes large
(b) adsorption produces heat which increases the speed of the reaction
(c) adsorption lowers the activation energy of the reaction
(d) adsorption increases the activation energy of the reaction

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05:30

Problem 26

$3.6$ gram of oxygen is adsorbed on $1.2 \mathrm{~g}$ of metal powder. What volume of oxygen adsorbed per gram of the adsorbent at 1 atm and $273 \mathrm{~K}$ ?
(A) $0.19 \mathrm{Lg}^{-1}$
(b) $1 \mathrm{Lg}^{-1}$
(C) $2.1 \mathrm{Lg}^{-1}$
(d) None of these

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01:41

Problem 27

A catalytic poison renders the catalyst ineffective because:
(a) It is preferentially adsorbed on the catalyst
(b) It adsorbs the molecules of the reactants
(c) It combines chemically with the catalyst
(d) It combines chemically with one of the reactants

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01:48

Problem 28

The catalyst used in the hydrogenation of oils is:
(a) $\mathrm{Fe}$
(b) Ni
(c) $\mathrm{Pt}$
(d) $\mathrm{V}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}$

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01:01

Problem 29

The function of zymase is to:
(a) Change starch into sugar
(b) Ferment glucose to alcohol and $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$
(c) Change malt sugar into glucose
(d) Change starch into malt sugar and dextrin

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01:01

Problem 30

The conversion of maltose to glucose is possible by the enzyme:
(a) Zymase
(b) Lactase
(c) Maltase
(d) Diastase

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02:44

Problem 31

Shape selective catalysis is a reaction catalysed by:
(a) Enzymes
(b) Ziegler-Natta Catalyst
(c) Zeolites
(d) Platinum

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01:50

Problem 32

The process which is catalysed by one of the product is called:
(a) acid-base catalysis
(b) autocatalysis
(c) negative catalysis
(d) homogeneous catalysis

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01:28

Problem 33

An inhibitor is essentially:
(a) a negative catalyst
(b) a heterogeneous catalyst
(c) an auto catalyst.
(d) a homogeneous catalyst

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02:32

Problem 34

A catalyst in the finely divided form is most effective because:
(a) less surface area is available
(b) more active sites are formed
(c) more energy gets stored in the catalyst
(d) none of these

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02:13

Problem 35

Identify the correct statement regarding enzymes:
(a) Enzymes are specific biological catalysts that normally works at high temperature
(b) Enzymes are normally heterogeneous catalysts decreases reaction rate
(c) Enzymes are specific biological catalysts with low molar masses
(d) Enzymes are specific biological catalysts that are very specific in nature

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01:09

Problem 36

A liquid leaves no residue when passed through the ultra-filter paper. The liquid is:
(a) a suspension
(b) oil
(c) a colloidal sol
(d) a true solution

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01:47

Problem 37

Crystalloids differ from colloids mainly in respect of :
(a) Electrical behaviour
(b) Particle nature
(c) Particle size
(d) Solubility

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02:03

Problem 38

Surface tension of lyophilic sols is:
(a) lower than water
(b) more than water
(c) equal to water
(d) none of these

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02:41

Problem 39

Which one of the following is not used for preparing lyophilic sols?
(a) Starch
(b) Gum
(c) Gelatin
(d) Metal sulphide

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01:28

Problem 40

Which one of the sols acts as protective colloid?
(a) $\mathrm{As}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{3}$
(b) Gelatin
(c) Au
(d) $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}$

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02:48

Problem 41

Which one of the following is lyophilic colloid?
(a) $\mathrm{Pt}$
(b) Gum
(c) Fog
(d) Blood

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01:50

Problem 42

Small liquid droplets dispersed in another liquid is called:
(a) suspension
(b) emulsion
(c) gel
(d) true solution

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02:37

Problem 43

Which of the following is an example of associated colloid?
(a) Protein in water
(b) Soap in water
(c) Rubber in benzene
(d) $\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}$ in $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$

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07:28

Problem 44

Select the properties which are for lyophilic colloidal sols:
(a) viscosity same as that of the medium
(b) extensive hydration takes place
(c) particles migrate either towards cathode or anode in an electric field
(d) particle cannot be detected even under ultramicroscope

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01:27

Problem 45

Fog is an example of colloidal system of:
(a) liquid in a gas
(b) gas in a liquid
(c) gas in a solid
(d) solid in a liquid

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02:03

Problem 46

Colloidal solutions are not classified on the basis of :
(a) molecular size
(b) nature of the particles
(c) surface tension value
(d) interaction between disperse phase and dispersion medium

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02:02

Problem 47

All colloids:
(a) are suspensions of one phase in another
(b) are two-phase systems
(c) contain only water-soluble particles
(d) are true solutions

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01:00

Problem 48

Which of the following is a lyophobic colloid?
(a) Gelatin
(b) Sulphur
(c) Starch
(d) Gum arabic

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01:38

Problem 49

Which of the following is not a gel?
(a) Cheese
(b) Jellies
(c) Curd
(d) Mitk

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09:29

Problem 50

Cleaning action of soap occurs because:
(a) non-polar tails of soap molecules dissolve in grease
(b) oil and grease dissolved into hydrophilic centres of soap micelles acid washed away
(c) hydrophilic head dissolve in grease
(d) grease dissolve in soap solution

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01:31

Problem 51

Arsenous sulphide sol is prepared by passing $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}$ through arsenous oxide solution. The charge developed on the particies is due to adsorption of:
(a) $\mathrm{H}^{+}$
(b) $\mathrm{S}^{2-}$
(c) $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$
(d) $\mathrm{O}^{2-}$

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02:19

Problem 52

Bredig's arc method cannot be used for the preparation of colloidal sol of :
(a) copper
(b) gold
(c) silver
(d) sodium

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01:03

Problem 53

$\mathrm{As}_{2} \mathrm{~S}_{3}$ sol is:
(a) positive colloid
(b) negative colloid
(c) neutral colloid
(d) none of the above

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01:32

Problem 54

Which of the following electrolyte will be most effective in coagulation of negative sol?
(A) $\mathrm{KNO}_{3}$
(b) $\mathrm{K}_{4}\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]$
(C) $\mathrm{Na}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}$
(d) $\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}$

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01:53

Problem 55

The minimum amount of an electrolyte required to cause coagulation of a sol is called:
(a) Coagulation value
(b) Gold number
(c) Protective value
(d) None of these

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02:12

Problem 56

The electrical charge on a colloidal particle is indicated by:
(a) Brownian movement
(b) electrophoresis
(c) ultramicroscope
(d) molecular sieves

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01:35

Problem 57

Colloidal particles in a sol can be coagulated by:
(a) heating
(b) adding an electrolyte
(c) adding oppositely charged sol
(d) any of the above methods

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02:10

Problem 58

Peptization involves:
(a) precipitation of colloidal particles
(b) disintegration of colloidal aggregates
(c) purification of colloids
(d) impact of molecules of the dispersion medium on the colloidal particles

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02:22

Problem 59

Hardy-Schulze law states that:
(a) solution must have higher gold number
(b) disperse phase and dispersion medium must be of the same sign
(c) micelles coagúlate in presence of surfactants
(d) the ions carrying more opposite charge to that of sol particle are effective in coagulation

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01:29

Problem 60

Given below are a few electrolytes, indicate which one among them will bring about the coagulation of a gold sol quickest and in the least of concentration?
(a) $\mathrm{NaCl}$
(b) $\mathrm{MgSO}_{4}$
(C) $\mathrm{Nl}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}$
(d) $\mathrm{K}_{4}\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]$

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02:17

Problem 61

The ability of an ion to bring about coagulation of a given colloid depends upon:
(a) its size
(b) the magnitude of its charge only
(c) the sign of its charge alone
(d) both magnitude and sign of its charge

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02:10

Problem 62

An emulsifying agent is a substance which?
(a) Stabilizes the emulsion
(b) De-stabilizes the emulsion
(c) Coagulates the emulsion
(d) Break the interfacial film between suspended particle and medium

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02:15

Problem 63

Colloidal solution of gold is prepared by:
(a) colloidal mill
(b) double decomposition method
(c) Bredig's method
(d) peptization

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01:32

Problem 64

The formation of colloid from suspension is:
(a) peptisation
(b) condensation
(c) sedimentation
(d) fragmentation

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01:44

Problem 65

The method usually employed for the destruction of a colloidal solution is:
(a) dialysis
(b) addition of electrolytes
(c) diffusion through animal membrane
(d) condensation

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01:55

Problem 66

Which of the following has minimum flocculation value for positively charged sol?
(A) $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$
(b) $\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{2-}$
(C) $\mathrm{PO}_{4}^{3-}$
(d) $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]^{4-}$

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01:40

Problem 67

Which of the following will have the highest coagulating power for $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}$ conon
(a) $\mathrm{PO}_{4}^{3-}$
(b) $\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{2-}$
(c) $\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}$
(d) $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$

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05:13

Problem 68

Artifical rain is caused by spraying:
(a) Opposite charged collidal dust over a cloud
(b) Same charged collidal dust over a cloud
(c) Both
(d) None of these

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01:36

Problem 69

Colloids can be purified by:
(a) condensation
(b) peptization
(c) coagulation
(d)' dialysis

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01:15

Problem 70

Dialysis can seperate, which of the following in addition to the glucose from the human blood?
(a) Sucrose
(b) Fructose
(c) Alcohol
(d) Proteins

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01:48

Problem 71

Protective sols are:
(a) lyophilic
(b) lyophobic
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

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02:19

Problem 72

Electro-osmosis is observed when:
(a) dispersion medium particles begins to move in an electric field
(b) dispersed phase begins to move in an electric field
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above

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02:34

Problem 73

On adding $\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}$ solution into KI solution, a negatively charged colloidal sol is obtained when they are in:
(a) $50 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $0.1 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{AgNO}_{3}+50 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $0.1 M \mathrm{KI}$
(b) $50 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $0.1 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{AgNO}_{3}+50 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $0.2 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{KI}$
(c) $50 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $0.2 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{AgNO}_{3}+50 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $0.1 \mathrm{M} \mathrm{KI}$
(d) None of these

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01:50

Problem 74

A sol is prepared by addition of excess of $\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}$ solution in KI solution. The charge likely to develop on colloidal particles is:
(a) positive
(b) negative
(c) no charge
(d) both charges

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01:00

Problem 75

The gold numbers of protective colloids $A, B, C$ and $D$ are $0.04,0.004,10$ and 40 respectively. The protective powers of $A, B, C$ and $D$ are in the order:
(A) $A>B>C>D$
(b) $B>A>C>D$
(C) $D>C>A>B$
(d) $D>C>B>A$

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01:43

Problem 76

In Brownian motion, the paths of the particles are:
(a) linear
(b) curved
(c) zig-zag
(d) uncertain

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01:18

Problem 77

Which one of the following is not represented by sols?
(a) Adsorption
(b) Tyndall effect
(c) Flocculation
(d) Paramagnetism

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01:28

Problem 78

The Tyndall effect associated with colloidal particles is due to:
(a) presence of electrical charges
(b) scattering of light
(c) absorption of light
(d) reflection of light

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01:22

Problem 79

Blue colour of the sky is due to:
(a) absorption of light by dust particles
(b) reflection of light by dust particles
(c) scattering of light by dust particles
(d) presence of clouds

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01:19

Problem 80

The apparatus used to coagulate carbon particles from smoke is called:
(a) cottrel smoker
(b) cottrell precipitator
(c) cottrell absorber
(d) none of these

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