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What causes the Brownian motion of particles in a colloid?

a) collisions between the particles and surrounding molecules

b)interactions with rays of light that shine through the colloid

c )the force of gravity, which pulls the particles downward

d) electrical attractions between the particles and surrounding molecules

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Answer:

The correct answer option is a) collisions between the particles and surrounding molecules.

Step-by-step explanation:

The collisions between the particles and surrounding molecules causes the Brownian motion of particles in a colloid.

Brownian motion is the irregular movement of the microscopic particles in a fluid which bombard into each other.

It basically is the result of the molecules of a dispersion medium colliding with the dispersed particles of the phase.

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