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Give one test to distinguish whether the given emulsion is oil in water type or water in oil type emulsion.

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To distinguish whether a given emulsion is of the oil-in-water type or the water-in-oil type, we can perform a simple test known as the **dilution test**. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Types of Emulsions**: - **Oil-in-Water (O/W)**: In this type of emulsion, oil droplets are dispersed in water. Water is the continuous phase. - **Water-in-Oil (W/O)**: In this type, water droplets are dispersed in oil. Oil is the continuous phase. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-SURFACE CHEMISTRY-CONCEPTUAL QUESTION 2
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  4. Give an example of (i) micelles system (ii) macromolecular colloid.

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  8. The conductance of an emulsion increases on adding common salt. What t...

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  9. What happens when a freshly precipitated Fe(OH)(3) is shaken with litt...

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  11. What is the significance of reciprocal of "gold number"?

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  12. 50 mL of standard gold solution needs 0.05 mg of gelatin for its prote...

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  13. 100mL of a colloidal solution is completely precipitated by addition o...

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  14. What is the charge on the colloidal particles in the following ? a. ...

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  15. Which of the following is the most effective electrolyte for the coagu...

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  16. Give reasons for the following : (i) Peptizing agent is added to con...

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  17. Give reasons for the following : (i) Peptizing agent is added to con...

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  18. Give reasons for the following : (i) Peptizing agent is added to con...

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  19. What is colloidion?

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  20. (a) Heat of adsorption is greater for chemisorptions than physisorprio...

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