Is $\;F =\{∅, \{1, 2\}, \{1, 3\}, \{2, 3\}, \{1, 2, 3\}\}$ a $\;\sigma$-algebra of $\;\{1, 2, 3\}?$

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I think that it is not a $\sigma$-algebra of $\{1, 2, 3\},$ because for example

  • $\{1, 2\} \cap \{1, 3\} = \{1\}$
  • $\{1, 3\} \cap \{2, 3\} = \{3\}$
  • $\{1, 2\}' = \{3\},$ etc.

which are not elements in $F.$ However, I'm not sure if this is right, because I'm not sure if I understand what a $\sigma$-algebra is; I haven't heard it explained thoroughly.