The most likely reason for colloidal dispersion is __________.
A)the Tyndall effect
B)coagulation
C)precipitation
D)emulsion formation
E)electrostatic repulsion

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Colloidal dispersion is maintained by the electrostatic repulsion between the colloidal particles, which prevents them from coagulating or precipitating. The Tyndall effect and emulsion formation are properties or characteristics of colloidal dispersions. However, coagulation and precipitation disrupt the dispersion and result in the formation of larger particles that settle down, which is not the desired outcome for a colloidal dispersion.

The Most Likely Reason for Colloidal Dispersion Is __________