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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Chemistry

What Colloids covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include 1: True Solution, Colloid, 2.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry · 2026-27

Topics in Colloids

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10.1: True Solution, Colloid, and Suspension

  • True solutions have particles smaller than 1 nm, colloids have particles between 1–100 nm, and suspensions have particles larger than 100 nm.
  • Colloids appear homogeneous but are actually heterogeneous.
  • Colloidal particles do not settle on standing and scatter light (Tyndall effect), unlike suspensions.
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10.2: Phases of Colloids

  • Every colloid has two phases: dispersed phase and dispersion medium.
  • Dispersed phase is the substance present in small amount (colloidal size particles).
  • Dispersion medium is the substance in which the dispersed phase is spread.
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10.3: Classification of Colloids

  • Colloids are classified based on interaction (lyophilic/lyophobic) and molecular size (macromolecular, multimolecular, associated).
  • Lyophilic colloids have strong affinity for the medium; lyophobic do not.
  • Macromolecular colloids have large molecules (e.g., starch), multimolecular are aggregates (e.g., sulphur sol), and associated form micelles (e.g., soap).
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10.4: Preparation of Colloids

  • Lyophilic colloids form directly by mixing (e.g., starch in hot water).
  • Lyophobic colloids require special methods: physical (Bredig’s arc) or chemical (reactions like H₂S + Br₂ → S).
  • Peptisation converts precipitates into colloids using electrolytes (e.g., FeCl₃ with Fe(OH)₃).

Key Concepts

Central concept: Colloids

True SolutionSuspensionColloidal SolutionPhases of ColloidsTypes of ColloidsClassification of ColloidsPreparation MethodsPurification Methods

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What are the important topics in Colloids for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry?
Key topics in Colloids include 1: True Solution, Colloid, and Suspension, 2: Phases of Colloids, 3: Classification of Colloids, 4: Preparation of Colloids. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Colloids for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
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