NEET2018ChemistrySurface ChemistryActual
On which of the following properties, does the coagulating power of an ion depend?
Options
- ABoth the magnitude and sign of the charge on the ion.
- BSize of the ion alone.
- CThe magnitude of the charge on the ion alone.
- DThe sign of charge on the ion alone.
Correct answer
A. Both the magnitude and sign of the charge on the ion.
Step-by-step solution
According to Hardy Schulze rule, the coagulating power of an ion depends on both the magnitude and sign of the charge of the ion.