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Which of the following statements is incorrect?(a) Clouds are colloidal systems(b) Fog is a colloidal system(c) Mist is a colloidal system(d) Clouds are not a colloidal systemI got this question in an interview.The doubt is from Surface Chemistry in portion Surface Chemistry of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right choice is (d) Clouds are not a colloidal system

The explanation is: When it is COLD, the MOISTURE in the air condenses on the surface of dust particles, forming tiny droplets. These droplets are colloidal in nature and form a blanket of fog or mist in the atmosphere. Clouds are colloidal SYSTEMS as they are aerosols CONSISTING of WATER droplets suspended in air.



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