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Sure they do. If they didn't, you would be unable to see objects of any kind. If you are referring to air, then that's much more interesting, because that's called Raleigh scattering and is the reason why a clear sky looks blue and sunsets look red. Air molecules scatter light at different angles, depending upon the light frequency. High frequency light (blue and ultraviolet) get scattered at a sharper angle than low frequency light (red and infrared). This scattering makes the sky look blue when it's clear out and is why you can still get a sunburn when it's overcast (UV). And because all that blue light scattering is happening to the light while it heads your way at sunset (remember, it's going through a lot of air by then), you get to see mostly red light.
What else can I help you with?
Which mixture would not scatter light?
A solution with uniformly sized particles smaller than the wavelength of light will not scatter light.
Does suspension scatter light?
Yes, suspension can scatter light. When light passes through a suspension, the particles in the suspension can cause the light to scatter in different directions due to interactions with the particles. This scattering can be used to determine properties of the suspension, such as particle size and concentration.
Can a homogeneous mixture scatter light?
Yes, a homogeneous mixture can scatter light if the size of the particles in the mixture is similar to the wavelength of light. This phenomenon is known as the Tyndall effect, where the light is scattered as it passes through the mixture due to interactions with the particles.
Why do light waves scatter?
Light waves can scatter when they encounter particles or irregularities in a medium. This scattering can occur due to interactions with the electrons in the particles, causing the light to change its direction and spread out in different directions. The degree of scattering can depend on factors like the size of the particles and the wavelength of the light.
What scatters light and causes the phenomenon of dispersion?
Particles in the atmosphere scatter light and cause dispersion.
What is a homogeneous mixture that contains particles that scatter light?
They are called "colloids". These have large particles that are suspended in a solution.
Why do fine particles scatter light?
Cause they do
Which mixture would not scatter light?
A solution with uniformly sized particles smaller than the wavelength of light will not scatter light.
Does suspension scatter light?
Yes, suspension can scatter light. When light passes through a suspension, the particles in the suspension can cause the light to scatter in different directions due to interactions with the particles. This scattering can be used to determine properties of the suspension, such as particle size and concentration.
What is a homogeneous mixture whose particles are too small to reflect or scatter light?
A solution is a homogeneous mixture whose particles are too small to reflect or scatter light. A colloid is a heterogeneous mixture containing particles that are small enough to stay suspended but large enough to scatter light.
What kind of mixture has medium size particles settles out on standing and scatters light?
A colloid is a type of mixture in which medium-sized particles do not settle out on standing and scatter light. However, a suspension is a type of mixture with medium-sized particles that do settle out on standing and can scatter light.
Can a homogeneous mixture scatter light?
Yes, a homogeneous mixture can scatter light if the size of the particles in the mixture is similar to the wavelength of light. This phenomenon is known as the Tyndall effect, where the light is scattered as it passes through the mixture due to interactions with the particles.
Why do light waves scatter?
Light waves can scatter when they encounter particles or irregularities in a medium. This scattering can occur due to interactions with the electrons in the particles, causing the light to change its direction and spread out in different directions. The degree of scattering can depend on factors like the size of the particles and the wavelength of the light.
What scatters light and causes the phenomenon of dispersion?
Particles in the atmosphere scatter light and cause dispersion.
Do suspensions scatter light?
Yes, colloids scatter light. Colloids are mechanical mixtures; all mechanical mixtures scatter light. Solutions are the only mixtures that do not scatter light. The scattering of light by mixtures is known as the Tyndall effect, btw.
Which type of mixture has particles large enough to scatter light?
This is a colloidal mixture.
What happens when a suspension of chalk and water is placed in a strong beam of white light?
The particles in the suspension will scatter the light, making the mixture appear cloudy or opaque. This is known as the Tyndall effect, where the dispersed particles reflect and scatter the light rays, causing them to be visible.
