हिंदी

Classification of Colloids

Advertisements

Topics

Estimated time: 10 minutes
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Classification of Colloids

(i) Based on Physical State of Dispersed Phase and Dispersion Medium

Dispersed Phase Dispersion Medium Type Examples
Solid Solid Solid sol Coloured glass, gem stones, porcelain, paper
Solid Liquid Sol / Gel Paints, starch solution, gold sol, muddy water
Solid Gas Aerosol Smoke, dust
Liquid Solid Gel Cheese, butter, jellies
Liquid Liquid Emulsion Milk, hair cream
Liquid Gas Aerosol Fog, mist, cloud, insecticide sprays
Gas Solid Solid sol Pumice stone, foam rubber, plaster
Gas Liquid Foam Froth, whipped cream, soap lather

(ii) Based on Interaction / Affinity of Phases

 
Feature Lyophilic Sols Lyophobic Sols
Meaning Liquid-loving (lyo = solvent, philic = loving) Liquid-hating (phobic = hating)
Preparation Formed easily by direct mixing Formed only by special methods
Stability Self-stabilized; reversible Unstable; require stabilizers; irreversible
Electrolyte effect Large amount of electrolyte causes coagulation Small amount of electrolyte causes coagulation
Viscosity Much higher than dispersion medium Nearly same as dispersion medium
Surface tension Lower than dispersion medium Nearly same as dispersion medium
Examples Starch, gelatin, proteins, gum Au sol, As₂S₃, Fe(OH)₃
 

(iii) Based on Molecular Size

Type Description Examples
Multimolecular colloids Aggregates of atoms or small molecules; size < 10³ pm Gold sol, sulphur molecules
Macromolecular colloids Individual molecules are large enough to be colloidal dimensions Starch, cellulose, proteins, polythene, nylon, plastics
Associated colloids / Micelles Normal electrolytes at low concentration; form colloidal aggregates (micelles) at high concentration Soaps, detergents
Advertisements
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×