Which of the following types of agents increases the viscosity of a suspension?
Mucilage
Thickening agent
Flocculating agent
Emulsifier
Thickening agent
Rationale: A thickening agent increases the viscosity of a suspension. The more "viscous" a suspension is, the thicker its consistency. A mucilage is a glue-like substance. A flocculating agent prevents particles from clumping together. An emulsifier stabilizes an emulsion.
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