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An emulsifying agent is added to an emulsion mainly to:

Answer: Stabilize the emulsion by forming a protective film around droplets.

  • A Deliberately increase the size of the dispersed liquid droplets
  • B Stabilize the emulsion by forming a protective film around droplets
  • C Convert the heterogeneous emulsion into a fully homogeneous true solution
  • D Raise the overall temperature of the emulsion to keep it liquid

Correct answer: B. Stabilize the emulsion by forming a protective film around droplets

Explanation: Emulsifying agents like soaps or proteins coat dispersed droplets, preventing them from coalescing and stabilizing the emulsion.

Adsorption Isotherm: x/m vs PressureP (pressure)x/mlow P: x/m ∝ Phigh P: saturation plateauAt high pressure, all surface sites are occupied - the curve flattens (monolayer saturation)

A typical adsorption isotherm: x/m (mass adsorbed per gram of adsorbent) rises steeply at low pressure, then flattens into a saturation plateau as the adsorbent surface fills up.

Concept context

Explore the chemistry that happens at interfaces, from catalysts that speed up industrial reactions to colloids like milk, smoke, and gels that surround us every day.

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