The combination of two layers of opposite charges around the colloidal particle is called Helmholtz electrical double layer. The potential difference between the fixed layer and the diffused layer of opposite charge is called

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The combination of two layers of opposite charges around the colloidal particle is called Helmholtz electrical double layer. The potential difference between the fixed layer and the diffused layer of opposite charge is called (A) electrode potential (B) zeta potential (C) adsorption potential (D) diffused potential.

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The first layer of ions is firmly held and is termed as fixed layer while the second layer is mobile or diffused layer according to Helmholtz electrical double layer. The potential difference between fixed and diffused layer is called electrokinetic potential or zeta potential.

Q. The combination of two layers of opposite charges around the colloidal particle is called Helmholtz electrical double layer. The potential difference between the fixed layer and the diffused layer of opposite charge is called

electrode potential

zeta potential

adsorption potential

diffused potential.

The first layer of ions is firmly held and is termed as fixed layer while the second layer is mobile or diffused layer according to Helmholtz electrical double layer. The potential difference between fixed and diffused layer is called electrokinetic potential or zeta potential.