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Define Sol and give one example.

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Sol – Sol is a colloid in which tiny solid particles are dispersed in a liquid medium. Examples are ink and soap solution.

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Chapter 2: Is Matter Around Us Pure - Very Short Answers [Page 80]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 9
Chapter 2 Is Matter Around Us Pure
Very Short Answers | Q 34.1 | Page 80

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