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Question
Compare lyophilic and lyophobic sols in terms of stability and reversibility.
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Solution
| Property | Lyophilic sol | Lyophobic sol |
| Stability | Lyophilic sols are highly stable due to strong solvation (hydration) of particles. | Lyophobic sols are less stable and are easily precipitated by small amounts of electrolytes. |
| Reversibility | Lyophilic sols are reversible in nature. The sol can be reformed by simply adding the dispersion medium. | Lyophobic sols are irreversible. Once precipitated, they cannot be reformed easily. |
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