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Which is an example of a colloid?

a) a mixture that settles out
b) a mixture that is separated by filtration
c) a mixture that scatters light
d) a salt and water mixture

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the answer is c) a mixture that scatters light.

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Answer:

A mixture that scatters light is colloid

Step-by-step explanation:

There are three categories of defining dissolution of a solute in a solvent:

a) true solution: where particle size is less than 1 nm

b) colloidal solutions: Where particles size is in between 1 - 1000 nm

c) suspension : where particle size is more than 1000 nm.

True solutions are homogeneous mixtures while colloids and suspensions are heterogeneous.

The mixture that settles out on standing is suspension. Example : sand in water.

A mixture that separated by filtration (normal filter paper) is again a suspension.

A mixture that scatters light is colloid. Colloids show tyndall effect.

A salt and water mixture is a true solution, which cannot be separated by filter paper or semi permeable membrane even.

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