What is a uniform distribution of large molecules that attract and hold water?

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A colloid is a mixture where large molecules are dispersed uniformly in a medium. In this case, the large molecules attract and hold water, which means that they would be evenly distributed throughout the medium. This fits the description of a colloid.

B) Mixture, C) Solution, and D) Suspension are all incorrect choices. A mixture can describe any combination of substances, but it doesn't specify anything about the uniformity of the distribution. A solution refers to a homogenous mixture where the molecules of solute are evenly dispersed throughout the solvent, but in this case, the large molecules would not be evenly dispersed. A suspension is a mixture where the particles are not evenly dispersed throughout the medium and eventually settle. Since we are looking for a uniform distribution, a suspension would not be the correct choice either.

What Is a Uniform Distribution of Large Molecules That Attract