Explain what is observed when (i) a beam of light is passed through a colloidal solution.
Explain what is observed when
(i) a beam of light is passed through a colloidal solution.
(ii) an electrolyte NaCl, is added to hydrated ferric oxide sol.
(iii) an electric current is passed through a colloidal sol.
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(i) Scattering of light by the colloidal particles takes place and the path of light becomes visible (Tyndall effect).
(ii) The positively charged colloidal particles of Fe(OH)3 get coagulated by the oppositely charged Cl- ions provided by NaCl.
(iii) On passing direct current, colloidal particles move towards the oppositely charged electrode where they lose their charge and get coagulated.
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