Which of the following factors cause colloidal particles to remain in solution without settling?
A) Colloidal particles are of the same size of solvent molecules.
B) Colloidal particles have large solvation layers.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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Colloidal particles remain in solution due to large solvation layers, which prevent them from aggregating and settling. The size similarity to solvent molecules is not a factor.

Which of the Following Factors Cause Colloidal Particles to Remain