Question

Which of the following type of soil will form colloidal solution when suspended in water
A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Gravel
D. Sand
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Answer 1

Answer:

Starch will form colloidal solution when suspended in water.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is (A) Clay.

Explanation:

Clay forms Colloidal solution when suspended in water because clay has the tendency to absorb water compare to any other type of soil.

(B) Slit particles are intermediate in size, still not forms colloidal solution when suspended in water.

(C) Gravel soil particles are too large compare to slit, clay and sand. So, they don't form form colloidal solution.

(D) sand particles are large to remain in suspension in water and will settle to the bottom.

Colloidal solution

A colloidal solution is a type of mixture in which very small particles are dispersed throughout in a fluid.

• The particles in a colloidal solution are intermediate in size between those of a true solution and a suspension.
• The particle size in a colloidal solution ranges from 1 to 1000 nm.

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