Why do most emulsions look cloudy?
AThey contain dissolved gas
BMany interfaces scatter light
CThey are always coloured
DThey absorb all light
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Many interfaces scatter light
The many droplet interfaces scatter light passing through, giving a cloudy appearance.
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