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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Surface Chemistry

Question:

In a colloidal state the particle size of the dispersed phase range between \(10^3\) to \(10^6\) pm and colloidal sol is heterogenous in nature. Based on the nature of interaction between the dispersed phase and dispersion medium colloidal sol are classified as lyophilic and lyophobic. Stability of sol is due to presence of charge on the sol particles and the neutralization of the same is known as coagulation or precipitation.

Based on this answer the following:

The formation of micelles take place

Options:

Only above a particular temperature and above a particular concentration

Only below a particular temperature and below a particular concentration

Only above Kraft temperature and below CMC

Only below Kraft temperature and above CMC

Correct Answer:

Only above a particular temperature and above a particular concentration

Explanation:

The correct answer is option1. Only below a particular temperature and below a particular concentration.

Micelle formation is driven by a balance of interactions between the molecules forming the micelles and the surrounding solvent. Here's a breakdown of why this is the answer:

Temperature: Generally, higher temperatures favor micelle formation. This is because the energy penalty for hydrophobic interactions (which micelles try to minimize) is lessened at higher temperatures.

Concentration: There's a critical micelle concentration (CMC) for each surfactant (molecule forming the micelle). Below the CMC, individual surfactant molecules are dispersed in the solvent. Above the CMC, there are enough surfactant molecules to form micelles.

So, for micelles to form, you need both a high enough temperature and a high enough concentration of the surfactant molecules.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

2. Only below a particular temperature and below a particular concentration: This is the opposite of the required conditions.

3. Only above Kraft temperature and below CMC: The Kraft temperature is related to the specific surfactant and is the minimum temperature required for micelle formation at a specific concentration (not necessarily CMC). However, micelles can still form above the Kraft temperature as long as the concentration is above the CMC.

4. Only below Kraft temperature and above CMC: This combines incorrect aspects of the other options. CMC is a concentration, not a temperature, and micelles typically form above the Kraft temperature.