Question 12

What is the difference between multimolecular and macromolecular colloids? Give one example of each. How are associated colloids different from these two types of colloids?

Answer

(i) In multi-molecular colloids, the colloidal particles are an aggregate of atoms or small molecules with a diameter of less than 1 nm. Examples of such colloids include gold sol and sulphur sol.



(ii) In macro-molecular colloids, the colloidal particles are large molecules having colloidal dimensions. These particles have a high molecular mass. When these particles are dissolved in a liquid, sol is obtained. For example: starch, nylon, cellulose, proteins, enzymes etc.

(iii) Certain substances tend to behave like normal electrolytes at lower concentrations. However at higher concentrations, these substances behave as colloidal solutions due to the formation of aggregated particles. Such colloids are called Associated colloids (micelles).

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