Imbibition is always accompanied by swelling or increase in the volume of the imbibant . However , the increase in the volume of the imbibant is
A. more than the volume of water imbibed
B. same as the volume of the water imbibed
C. less than the volume of the water imbibed
D. it depends upon the type of imbibant
A. more than the volume of water imbibed
B. same as the volume of the water imbibed
C. less than the volume of the water imbibed
D. it depends upon the type of imbibant
Correct Answer – C
It is because of the close packing of water molecules in the interspaces and over the surface of the imbibant particles.