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The scattering of a beam of light by the particles of a colloid is called the:

Answer: Tyndall effect.

  • A Brownian effect
  • B Tyndall effect
  • C Raman effect
  • D photoelectric effect

Correct answer: B. Tyndall effect

Explanation: The Tyndall effect makes the path of light visible through a colloid because the particles scatter it.

Adsorption Isotherm: x/m vs PressureP (pressure)x/mlow P: x/m ∝ Phigh P: saturation plateauAt high pressure, all surface sites are occupied - the curve flattens (monolayer saturation)

A typical adsorption isotherm: x/m (mass adsorbed per gram of adsorbent) rises steeply at low pressure, then flattens into a saturation plateau as the adsorbent surface fills up.

Concept context

Explore the chemistry that happens at interfaces, from catalysts that speed up industrial reactions to colloids like milk, smoke, and gels that surround us every day.

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