Pharmacy Practice MCQ- Formulation of Flocculated and Deflocculated Suspensions

Pharmacy Practice MCQ, in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ under subject physical pharmaceutics II. Read following article for your reference.

 

Formulation of Flocculated and Deflocculated Suspensions

 

  • What is a flocculated suspension?
    • a) A suspension where particles form loose aggregates
    • b) A suspension where particles remain separate and discrete
    • c) A solution with dissolved particles
    • d) A suspension with no sedimentation
  • What is a deflocculated suspension?
    • a) A suspension where particles form loose aggregates
    • b) A suspension where particles remain separate and discrete
    • c) A suspension with large particle clusters
    • d) A suspension with no sedimentation
  • What is the primary characteristic of flocculated suspensions?
    • a) Particles settle rapidly and form a loose, easily redispersed sediment
    • b) Particles settle slowly and form a compact sediment
    • c) Particles dissolve completely in the medium
    • d) Particles float on the surface of the medium
  • What is the main disadvantage of deflocculated suspensions?
    • a) Rapid settling and easy redispersion
    • b) Slow settling and formation of a hard cake that is difficult to redisperse
    • c) Formation of large aggregates
    • d) Complete dissolution of particles
  • Which type of agent is used to promote flocculation in suspensions?
    • a) Dispersing agents
    • b) Flocculating agents
    • c) Solubilizing agents
    • d) Preservatives
  • Which of the following is commonly used as a flocculating agent?
    • a) Sodium chloride
    • b) Sodium lauryl sulfate
    • c) Bentonite
    • d) Ethanol
  • What is the role of electrolytes in flocculated suspensions?
    • a) To increase the viscosity of the medium
    • b) To reduce the electrical repulsion between particles and promote aggregation
    • c) To enhance the solubility of particles
    • d) To reduce the density of the suspension
  • What is the effect of adding a deflocculant to a suspension?
    • a) It promotes the aggregation of particles
    • b) It keeps particles separate and prevents aggregation
    • c) It increases the viscosity of the medium
    • d) It reduces the solubility of particles
  • Which of the following is a common deflocculating agent?
    • a) Sodium alginate
    • b) Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
    • c) Gelatin
    • d) Polyethylene glycol
  • What is the significance of zeta potential in the stability of suspensions?
    • a) High zeta potential enhances stability by preventing particle aggregation
    • b) High zeta potential reduces stability by promoting particle aggregation
    • c) Zeta potential has no effect on stability
    • d) Zeta potential influences only the color of the suspension
  • Which property of particles is essential for the formulation of a stable suspension?
    • a) High density
    • b) Low solubility
    • c) Optimal particle size
    • d) High electrical conductivity
  • What is the primary effect of flocculating agents on particles in a suspension?
    • a) They increase particle size
    • b) They promote loose aggregation of particles
    • c) They enhance the solubility of particles
    • d) They reduce the viscosity of the suspension
  • What is the role of polymers in the formulation of suspensions?
    • a) To reduce particle size
    • b) To stabilize suspensions by preventing particle aggregation
    • c) To increase the density of the suspension
    • d) To enhance the solubility of particles
  • Which of the following is a commonly used polymer in suspension formulation?
    • a) Polyvinyl alcohol
    • b) Sodium chloride
    • c) Ethanol
    • d) Glycerin
  • What is the primary disadvantage of a flocculated suspension?
    • a) Formation of a hard cake
    • b) Rapid settling and ease of redispersion
    • c) Formation of large aggregates
    • d) Complete dissolution of particles
  • What is the effect of pH on the stability of flocculated suspensions?
    • a) pH has no effect on stability
    • b) pH can influence the surface charge of particles, affecting stability
    • c) pH changes only the color of the suspension
    • d) pH affects only the viscosity of the suspension
  • What is the role of surfactants in the formulation of deflocculated suspensions?
    • a) To reduce surface tension and prevent particle aggregation
    • b) To increase particle size
    • c) To enhance the solubility of particles
    • d) To decrease the viscosity of the suspension
  • Which method is commonly used to measure particle size in suspensions?
    • a) Spectrophotometry
    • b) Dynamic light scattering (DLS)
    • c) Microscopy
    • d) All of the above
  • What is the purpose of adding thickeners to flocculated suspensions?
    • a) To reduce the density of the suspension
    • b) To increase the viscosity and reduce the rate of sedimentation
    • c) To enhance the solubility of the particles
    • d) To improve the color of the suspension
  • Which of the following can be used as a thickening agent in suspensions?
    • a) Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)
    • b) Sodium chloride
    • c) Ethanol
    • d) Glycerin
  • What is the effect of high surface energy on the stability of colloidal particles?
    • a) It enhances the stability of the particles
    • b) It causes particles to aggregate and reduces stability
    • c) It has no effect on the stability
    • d) It decreases the solubility of the particles
  • What is the role of viscosity in the stability of suspensions?
    • a) Low viscosity enhances stability by reducing sedimentation
    • b) High viscosity enhances stability by reducing sedimentation
    • c) Viscosity has no effect on stability
    • d) Viscosity affects only the color of the suspension
  • Which type of interaction is critical for the stability of deflocculated suspensions?
    • a) Van der Waals forces
    • b) Electrostatic repulsion
    • c) Hydrogen bonding
    • d) Covalent bonding
  • What is the effect of pH on the stability of deflocculated suspensions?
    • a) pH has no effect on stability
    • b) pH can influence the surface charge of particles, affecting stability
    • c) pH changes only the color of the suspension
    • d) pH affects only the viscosity of the suspension
  • Which of the following is an example of a stabilizing agent for deflocculated suspensions?
    • a) Sodium lauryl sulfate
    • b) Glucose
    • c) Water
    • d) Ethanol
  • What is the significance of measuring zeta potential in suspensions?
    • a) It indicates the solubility of colloidal particles
    • b) It measures the charge stability of colloidal particles
    • c) It determines the size of colloidal particles
    • d) It enhances the reactivity of colloidal particles
  • What is the primary effect of high electrolyte concentration on suspensions?
    • a) Enhanced stability of colloidal particles
    • b) Increased aggregation and precipitation of colloidal particles
    • c) Reduction in the size of colloidal particles
    • d) Increased solubility of colloidal particles
  • Which technique is used to study the kinetic properties of suspensions?
    • a) Dynamic light scattering (DLS)
    • b) Electrophoresis
    • c) Spectrophotometry
    • d) Chromatography
  • What is the role of surfactants in colloidal systems?
    • a) To reduce the surface tension and stabilize colloidal particles
    • b) To increase the size of colloidal particles
    • c) To dissolve colloidal particles
    • d) To aggregate colloidal particles
  • What is the primary cause of sedimentation in suspensions?
    • a) Thermal agitation
    • b) Gravitational force
    • c) Magnetic force
    • d) Electric force

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