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What is the Tyndall effect?

Here’s a explanation:


Tyndall Effect

  • Definition: The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by tiny particles in a colloid, making the path of the light beam visible.
  • Reason: Colloidal particles are big enough to scatter light, unlike true solutions.

Examples:

  • Sunlight passing through fog or dust.
  • A beam of light in milk or gelatin.

Simple tip:

  • Colloids scatter light → visible beam
  • Solutions do not → beam not visible

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