Question

a.Explain what can be observed if you place some fine carbon dust in water and look at it under the microscope.
b.Give the name that best describes what takes place in this experiment.

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Answer on Question #44798 – Chemistry – Other

Questions

a. Explain what can be observed if you place some fine carbon dust in water and look at it under the microscope.

b. Give the name that best describes what takes place in this experiment.

Answers

a. Random motion of carbon dust particles suspended in water can be observed. This random motion is a result of the dust particles collisions with the quick molecules of water being in thermal motion.

b. Brownian motion of the particles takes place in the experiment.

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