Q. Gold number of few colloids are given below, Gelatin = 0.005 Starch = 25 Egg albumin = 0.08 Gum Arabic = 0.10 Which is best protective colloid?

A) Gelatin
B) Starch
C) Egg albumin
D) Gum arabic
Explanation

(a)
Lower is the value of gold number, more is its protecting power.

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