Movement of dispersion medium under the influence of electric field is known as
A.
electrodialysis
B.
electrophoresis
C.
electroosmosis
D.
cataphoresis
Answer :
electroosmosis
Solution :
When movement of particles ( electrophoresis ) is prevented by some suitable means, it is observed that the dispersion medium begins to move in an electric field. This phenomenon is termed as electroosmosis.
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