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Question
Explain the term Tyndall effect.
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Solution
When a beam of light is allowed to pass through a colloidal solution, it becomes visible like a column of light. This is known as the Tyndall effect. This phenomenon takes place as particles of colloidal dimensions scatter light in all directions.
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- The diameter of the colloidal particles is comparable to the wavelength of light used.
- The diameter of the colloidal particles is much smaller than the wavelength of light used.
- The diameter of the colloidal particles is much larger than the wavelength of light used.
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