Q. Imbibition is always accompanied by swelling or increase in the volume of imbibint However, the increase in the volume of the imbibant is
A) More than the volume of water imbibed
B) Same as the volume of the water imbibed
C) Less than the volume of the water imbibed
D) Depends upon the type of imbibant
Explanation
It is because of the close packing of water molecules in the inter spaces and over the surface of the imbibant particles
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.