Measuring Zeta potential is useful in determining which property of colloidal solution?
- Solubility
- Stability of the colloidal particles
- Size of the colloidal particles
- Viscosity
Answer
(2) Stability of the colloidal particles
Solution
The potential difference between the fixed layer and the diffused layer of opposite charges around a colloidal particle is called the electrokinetic potential or zeta potential.
The charge on the colloidal particles (measured by the zeta potential) keeps them apart and prevents coagulation; a higher zeta potential means a more stable sol.
∴ Zeta potential is a measure of the stability of the colloidal particles.
Answer: (2)