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Surface Chemistry

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241.

Write three distinct features of chemisorptions which are not found in physisorptions.

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242.

Write the main reason for the stability of colloidal sols.

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243.

(i) Differentiate between adsorbtion and absorption.

(ii)Out of MgCl2 and AlCl3, which one is more effective in causing coagulation of negatively charged sol and why?

(iii)Out of sulphur sol and proteins, which one form multimolecular colloids?

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244.

What is the reason fo the stability of colloidal sols ?

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245.

Define the following terms:
i)Lyophilic colloid
ii) Zeta potential
iii) Associated colloids

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246.
Classify colloids where the dispersion medium is water. State their characteristics and write an example of each of these classes.

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Explain what is observed when

(i) An electric current is passed through a sol

(ii) A beam of light is passed through a sol
(iii) An electrolyte (say NaCl) is added to ferric hydroxide sol

Colloids containing dispersion medium as water can be classified as follows:

Dispersed phase	Dispersion medium	Type of colloid	Example
Solid	Liquid	Sol	Paints, cell fluids
Liquid	Liquid	Emulsion	Milk, hair cream
Gas	Liquid	Foam	Froth, soap lather

(i) The colloidal particles are charged and carry either a positive or a negative charge. The dispersion medium carries an equal and opposite charge. This makes the entire system neutral. Under the influence of an electric current, the colloidal particles move towards the oppositely charged electrode. When they come in contact with the electrode, they lose their charge and coagulate.

(ii) When a beam of light is passed through a colloidal solution, a scattering of light is observed. This is known as Tyndall effect. This scattering of light illuminates the path of the beam in the colloidal solution.

(iii) When NaCl is added to hydrated ferric hydroxide sol, it dissociates to give Na⁺and Cl^-ions. Particles of ferric hydroxide sol are positively charged. This neutralises the colloidal particles which then unite to form bigger particles that are consequently precipitated. Thus, they get coagulated in the presence of negatively charged Cl^- ions.

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