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How can you distinguish colloids from other mictures?​

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The dispersed particles of a colloid are intermediate in size between those of a solution and a suspension. Colloids are distinguishable from solutions because of the light scattering phenomenon called the Tyndall effect. Gels, aerosols, foams, and emulsions are some classes of colloids.
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Colloids are defined as a mixture where particles are dispersed in another substance.

Step-by-step explanation:

eg.) dust in the air, milk, smoke, hairspray

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