When a crystal of potassium permanganate is placed in a beaker, its purple colour spreads throughout the water. What does this observation tell us about the nature of potassium permanganate and water?

1. Potassium permanganate and water are made up of very tiny particles.
2. Water particles have large spaces between them that are occupied by the tiny potassium permanganate particles.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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