5.3.2 - Types of Colloidal Systems
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What is a colloid?
💡 Hint: Think about mixtures where particles don't settle.
Name one everyday example of a colloid.
💡 Hint: What common food or environment can you think of?
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What is the Tyndall Effect?
💡 Hint: Remember how light behaves in mist or fog.
True or False: Lyophobic colloids are solvent-loving.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'lyophilic' means.
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Explain how the presence of Brownian movement impacts the stability of colloidal systems compared to simple mixtures.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what keeps particles suspended.
Research and compare two methods of colloidal preparation methods, discussing their advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Think about the processes and trade-offs involved.
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