Question

Give four examples of each of the above types of solutions i.e. true solution, colloidal solution & suspension. Give a reason why a true solution does not exhibit ‘Tyndall effect’.

Answer 1

Examples of:

(a) True solution : Salt solution, vinegar, copper sulphate solution, sugar in water solution, air, brass.
(b) Colloidal solution : Milk, ink, blood, soap solution, starch sol.
(c) Suspension : Milk of magnesia, flour in water, chalk- water solution, muddy water. A true solution cannot exhibit ‘Tyndall effect’ because ‘the size of particles is very small and cannot reflect light falling on them.”