10
QuizMultiple Choice

Mixtures and Solutions

Question 10 • Chemistry A.1 - F26 - Jacob Metsker

Which best describes the Tyndall effect?

Answer
A
the scattering of light by solutes in a mixture
B
the scattering of light by solvent in a solution
C
the scattering of light by solutes in a solution
D
the scattering of light by particles in a mixture

Explanation

The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by particles dispersed in a mixture, such as colloidal particles. These particles are large enough to scatter light, unlike the dissolved particles in a true solution. Therefore, “the scattering of light by particles in a mixture” is the best description.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.