Given below are two statements : Statement I : Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes — Surface Chemistry Chemistry Question
Question
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes they separate into two layers on standing. Statement II : For stabilisation of an emulsion, excess of electrolyte is added. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
💡 Solution & Explanation
Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes they separate into two layers on standing. For stabilization of an emulsion, an emulsifying agent is usually added.