Water and alcohol appear white when they are mixed because of the scattering of light. When light passes through the mixture, it interacts with the tiny droplets of alcohol suspended in water, causing it to scatter and reflect light in all directions. This phenomenon is similar to what happens when milk is mixed with water, resulting in a cloudy appearance. The specific properties of the liquids and their refractive indices contribute to this effect.
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