The nature of charge on resulting colloidal particles

Question:

The nature of charge on resulting colloidal particles when $\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}$ is added to excess of hot water is :

  1. Positive

  2. Sometimes positive and sometimes negative

  3. Neutral

  4. Negative


Correct Option: 1

Solution:

If $\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}$ is added to hot water, a positively charged sol, hydrated ferric oxide is formed due to adsorption of $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ ions.

$\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} \cdot \times \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} / \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$

Positively charged.

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