5 Questions
What is a colloid?
A mixture with microscopically dispersed insoluble particles suspended throughout another substance
What is the size range of dispersed phase particles in a colloid?
Approximately 1 nanometre to 1 micrometre
Why are some colloids translucent?
Due to the Tyndall effect, which is the scattering of light by particles in the colloid
What distinguishes colloidal suspensions from a narrower sense of the word suspension?
Colloidal suspensions have smaller particle size
What field of study is concerned with colloidal suspensions?
Interface and colloid science
Test your knowledge of colloids with this quiz! Explore the properties and types of colloid mixtures, including suspensions in liquids, aerosols, and gels. See how well you understand the characteristics of these dispersed particle systems.
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