Q:.When a crystal of potassium permanganate is placed in a beaker containing water, its purple colour spreads
throughout the water. What do you conclude from this observation about the nature of potassium permanganate
and water?

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This incident of diffusion of colour throughout the water indicates that the particles of water have tiny spaces between them and the particles are in continuous motion. This movement of particles resulted in spreading of colour in the beaker.

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Q:.When a crystal of potassium permanganate is placed in a beaker containing water, its purple colour spreads throughout the water. What do you conclude from this observation about the nature of potassium permanganate and water?

Dear Student This incident of diffusion of colour throughout the water indicates that the particles of water have tiny spaces between them and the particles are in continuous motion. This movement of particles resulted in spreading of colour in the beaker. Regards

Q:.When a crystal of potassium permanganate is placed in a beaker containing water, its purple colour spreads
throughout the water. What do you conclude from this observation about the nature of potassium permanganate
and water?

Dear Student

This incident of diffusion of colour throughout the water indicates that the particles of water have tiny spaces between them and the particles are in continuous motion. This movement of particles resulted in spreading of colour in the beaker.

Regards