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Chemistry Question on Surface Chemistry

Blue colour of the sky is due to

A

absorption of light by dust particles

B

reflection of light by dust particles

C

scattering of light by dust particles

D

presence of clouds which are a colloidal dispersion of water particles in air

Answer

scattering of light by dust particles

Explanation

Solution

Blue colour of the sky is due to scattering of light by colloidal dust particles present in air (Tyndall effect).