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Steric stabilization works by doing what to particles?
ARemoving all their charge
BHeating them very strongly
CDissolving them in strong acid
DCoating them with a polymer layer
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Coating them with a polymer layer
A polymer or surfactant layer keeps particles from approaching within the range of attractive forces.
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