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Lyophilic sols are more stable than lyophobic sols because
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  • A the colloidal particles have positive charge
  • B the colloidal particles have no charge
  • C the colloidal particles are more solvated
  • D there are strong electrostatic repulsions between the negatively charged colloidal particles
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The correct answer is: the colloidal particles are more solvated
The stability of lyophilic solsis a result of two factors, the presence of a charge and the solvation of colloidal particles. On the other hand, the stability of lyophobic solsis only because of the presence of a charge. Thus, thelyophilic solismore stable thanlyophobic soldue to the extensive solvation.

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