Question

Difference between multimolecular and macromolecular colloids

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Colloidal solutions can be categorized into three groups. These include:

1) Multimolecular colloids - these are colloidal solutions formed by the aggregation of many small molecules or atoms with diameter of about 1nm. The small molecules or atoms aggregate and become large in size, the size of colloidal substances. Examples of such colloids include solution of gold and solution of sulphur.

2) Macromolecular colloids- these are colloid solutions made up of substances that have large molecules. From the word itself, macro means large, this means that the molecules are large enough to be in the range colloids. Examples include starch, cellulose, proteins and gelatin.