Question
Question: Movement of dispersions medium under the influence of electric field is known as...
Movement of dispersions medium under the influence of electric field is known as
A
Electrodialysis
B
Electrophoresis
C
Electroosmosis
D
Cataphoresis
Answer
Electroosmosis
Explanation
Solution
When movement of particles (Electrophoresis) is prevented by some suitable means, it is observed that than dispersion medium begins to move in an electric field. This phenomenon is termed as electroosmosis.