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Surface Chemistry — Chemistry STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistrySurface Chemistry3 Marks
Question
  1. What is the difference between a colloidal solution and an emulsion? Give one example of each.
  2. What are emulsifiers?
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Answer

1. In a colloidal solution, the dispersed phase is a solid and the dispersion medium is liquid. In an emulsion, both the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium are liquid. Example – Colloidal sol — cell fluids, muddy water. Emulsion – milk, cold cream
2. Emulsifiers – The substance which are added to stabilise the emulsions are called emulsifiers. Example – Soaps of various kinds and lyophilic colloids (proteins, gum etc.)

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