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Sulfur exhibits Brownian movement in water but not in carbon disulphide. Why?

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Brownian movement is a typical characteristic of colloids. Sulfur forms a true solution in carbon disulphide and a sol in water. Hence, sulphur in water shows Brownian movement.
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