Question:

100 mL of 5% (w/v) solution of NaCl in water was prepared in 250 mL beaker. Albumin from the egg was poured into NaCl solution and stirred well. This resulted in a/an :

Updated On: Jul 6, 2024
  • Lyophilic sol
  • Lyophobic sol
  • Emulsion
  • Precipitate
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Egg albumin was added to a 100 mL aqueous solution containing 5% (w/v) NaCl. This led to the creation of a lyophilic sol, where albumin molecules dispersed in water and the colloidal particles of albumin were stabilized through hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
So, the correct option is (A): Lyophilic sol.

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Concepts Used:

Solutions

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more components in which the particle size is smaller than 1 nm.

For example, salt and sugar is a good illustration of a solution. A solution can be categorized into several components.

Types of Solutions:

The solutions can be classified into three types:

  • Solid Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Solid-state.
  • Liquid Solutions- In these solutions, the solvent is in a Liquid state.
  • Gaseous Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Gaseous state.

On the basis of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent, solutions are divided into the following types:

  1. Unsaturated Solution- A solution in which more solute can be dissolved without raising the temperature of the solution is known as an unsaturated solution.
  2. Saturated Solution- A solution in which no solute can be dissolved after reaching a certain amount of temperature is known as an unsaturated saturated solution.
  3. Supersaturated Solution- A solution that contains more solute than the maximum amount at a certain temperature is known as a supersaturated solution.