Question
Chemistry Question on Surface Chemistry
Colloidal particles exhibit Tyndall effect due to
A
polarisation of light
B
scattering of light
C
reflection of light
D
refraction of light
Answer
scattering of light
Explanation
Solution
When the light is passed through the colloidal solution, scattering of light occurs as a result of which the path of beam becomes visible. This phenomenon is known as Tyndall effect.