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A student was asked to mix the white of an egg with water and stir well.The student observed that -( 1) Atransparent solution is formed. 2) A translucent mixture is formed. 3) Egg white settles down at the bottom ,(4) Egg white floats on the surface of water.
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Egg albumin forms a colloidal sol with water and give translucent mixture.

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