JEE PYQ: Surface Chemistry Question 30
Question 30 - 2019 (12 Apr Shift 1)
Type: MCQ
Peptization is a:
(a) process of bringing colloidal molecule into solution
(b) process of converting precipitate into colloidal solution
(c) process of converting a colloidal solution into precipitate
(d) process of converting soluble particles to form colloidal solution
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Answer: (a)
Solution
Peptization is the process of converting a precipitate into a colloidal sol by shaking it with dispersion medium in the presence of small amount of electrolyte. It is also known as deflocculation.