Out of BaCl2 and KC1, which one is more effective in causing coagulation of a negatively charged colloidal Sol? Give reason.

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Out of BaCl2 and KC1, which one is more effective in causing coagulation of a negatively charged colloidal Sol? Give reason. 

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A solution in which solute particles having minute size are widely distributed in a solvent then it is called a colloidal solution. 

The range of diameter of particles in a colloidal solution is between 1 to 1000 nanometers. These particles do not dissolve but remain dispersed in the solution. 

Even at the bottom of solution these particles do not settle down. 

When negative charge is present on the colloidal particles then it is known as a negatively charged colloidal sol.

 

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For a flocculation ion more is its valency, more will be its precipitation power. This rule is given by Hardy-Schulze.

In BaCl2 compound, there is +2 charge on barium that is, Ba2+

In KCl compound, there is +1 charge on potassium that is, K+ .

Hence, for a negatively charged colloidal sol barium chloride (BaCl2) will lead to coagulation in an effective manner as compared to KCl.

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