The process of agglomerating tiny particles into small parti

The process of agglomerating tiny particles into small particles (called \"flocs\") in a rapid-mix tank is called?

a)

Coagulation

b)

Flocculation

c)

Sedimentation

d)

Filtration

Solution

Answer: Flocculation is most appropriate

Flocculation is the formation of flocs by the agglomeration of smaller suspended particles and thereby forming easier settlable flocs. But rapid mixing is provided initially to destabilize the tiny particles with the help of a coagulant. Later the mixing is made gentle for not breaking the flocs.