At high concentration of soap in water, soap behaves as ____________.
(i) molecular colloid
(ii) associated colloid
(iii) macromolecular colloid
(iv) lyophilic colloid
The answer is option (ii).
Soap behaves as a strong electrolyte in lower concentrations. However, as the concentration increases, it exhibits colloidal behaviour due to the formation of micelles (aggregates). This behaviour is shown by a class of colloids known as associated colloids.