Chemistry
How are colloids different from true solutions ?
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Colloids are different from true solutions in following ways :
| Colloids | True solution |
|---|---|
| They are heterogeneous in nature | They are homogeneous in nature |
| They show Tyndall effect | They do not show Tyndall effect |
| They diffuse slowly | They diffuse rapidly |
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