Chapter 23, Problem 23.26P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reason behind the reduction in electroosmotic flow in presence of a buffer that contains $\text{1}\text{mM}$ ${\text{MgSO}}_4$ and $\text{1}\text{mM}$ ${\text{CaCl}}_2$ has to be explained. Cause of restoration of electroosmotic flow in presence of $3\text{mM}$ $\text{EDTA}$ has to be suggested.

Concept Introduction:

Electro-osmosis is a kinetic process in which the transport of bulk fluid through a porous membrane under the influence of an electric field is taken place.