(a) Adsorption of a gas on surface of solid is generally accompanied by a decrease in entropy, still it is a spontaneous process. Explain.(b) Some substances can act both as colloids ’ and crystalloids. Explain.(c) What will be the charge on Agl colloidal particles when it is prepared by adding small amount of AgNO3 solution to KI solution in water ? What is responsible for the development of this charge ?

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(a) Adsorption of a gas on surface of solid is generally accompanied by a decrease in entropy, still it is a spontaneous process. Explain.
(b) Some substances can act both as colloids ’ and crystalloids. Explain.
(c) What will be the charge on Agl colloidal particles when it is prepared by adding small amount of AgNO3 solution to KI solution in water ? What is responsible for the development of this charge ?

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