Chemistry PYQ 66 of 291 · States of Matter

Which of the following is not a colloid?

  1. AVinegar
  2. BSmoke
  3. CBlood
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

BPSC TRE-3 (Jul 2024)

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Correct answer: (a) Vinegar

Explanation

Vinegar is a true solution of acetic acid (about 5–8%) in water: its particles are molecules and ions, too small to scatter light.

Smoke (solid in gas) and blood (cells and proteins in plasma) are colloids.

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