Which of the Following Factors Cause Colloidal Particles to Remain

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors cause colloidal particles to remain in solution without settling?

• A) Colloidal particles acquire a charge on their large surface areas.
• B) Colloidal particles have large solvation layers.
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a nor b

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Definitions:

Organic Product

A compound or substance that has been derived from a living organism and contains carbon atoms.

Iminium Salt

A compound derived from the addition of an amine to a carbonyl compound, forming a positively charged nitrogen atom.

Alkyl Halide

A compound containing a halogen atom covalently bonded to an alkyl group; also known as a haloalkane.

Alkylation Reaction

A chemical reaction in which an alkyl group is transferred to an organic compound, often increasing the compound's molecular size.