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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Act. No.1
I. OBJECTIVES: at the end of the activity, you should be able to:

1. Distinguish the difference between emulsions and suspensoids based on their

properties.
2. Explain the dialysis, absorption and viscosity

II. PROCEDURES:

a. Using the internet visit an educational website and look for a video or a
picture that represent the colloidal properties. Explain the principle
behind each colloidal property.
b. Attach the pictures or videos and write your observation.

COLLOIDS

Colloids solutions are solutions in which the diameter of the dispersed phase is
larger than 1 millimicron but not exceeding 100 millimicra. They are classified as
emulsoids and suspensoids. Emulsoids have affinity for solvents. It forms a gel when
brought into contact with water, while suspensoids have no affinity for water, so they are
considered as lyophobic.

1. Preparation of Emulsoid:
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Observation:
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2. Preparation of Suspensoid:

Principles:
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Observation:
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3. Properties of Emulsoids and Suspensoids:
3.1 Foam Formation:

Principles:
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Observation:
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3.2 Precipitation with Electrolytes:

Principles:
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Observation:
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3.3 Reversibility:

Principles:
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Observation:
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3.4 Qualitative Determination of the Sign of the Charge on Colloidal
Particles by Capillary Analysis:

Filter paper is negatively charged against water. The ascent of colloids to

different heights on strips is due to the difference in their electrical charge.
Negatively charged colloids rise with their dispersion medium at a lower rate than
water. Positively charged colloids are neutralized at the point where the filter
paper touches the surface of the solution and only the dispersion medium will
ascend by capillary attraction.
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B. SUSPENSOIDS.

Principles:
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Observation:
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C. DIALYSIS

Principles:
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Observation:
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D. ADSORPTION.

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Observation:
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 E. VISCOSITY

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Observation:
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CONCLUSION:

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