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Question
What happens when gelatin is mixed with gold sol?
Solution
When gelatin is mixed with gold sol, gelatin forms a protective layer on gold sol, thus preventing coagulation. So gold sol becomes stabilized by adding gelatin, which is a lyophilic sol.
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