Question
Gold number of a lyophilic sol is such a property that :
A.
The larger its value, the greater is the peptizing power.
B.
The lower its value, the greater is the peptizing power.
C.
The lower its value, the greater is the protecting power.
D.
The larger its value, the greater is the protecting power.
Answer :
The lower its value, the greater is the protecting power.
Solution :
The reciprocal of gold number is directly proportional to the protecting power.