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The ratio of concentration of a super saturated solution to a saturated solution is denoted by α’ which is stated by the Kelvin equation. How is it related to the crystal size and interfacial tension between solid and liquid?

(a) Directly, indirectly

(b) Indirectly, directly

(c) Directly, directly

(d) Indirectly, indirectly

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My enquiry is from Unit Operations topic in division Equilibrium Stage Operations, Unit Operations – Extraction, Crystallization and Filteration of Food Engineering

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Right option is (b) Indirectly, directly

Explanation: Crystal size is indirectly related to α’ and interfacial tension between solid and liquid is directly related to α’.

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