How are sol, solution and suspension different from each other?
Answer
Sol is a type of colloid in which solid particles are suspended in a liquid, ie, the solvent is liquid and the solute is solid.
|
Sol |
Solution |
Suspension |
|
It is a heterogeneous mixture |
It is a homogeneous mixture |
It is a heterogeneous mixture |
|
Size of Particles is neither too small nor too large (between that of solutions and suspensions) |
Size of Particles are Very small |
Size of Particles are large |
|
Particles of a colloid are too small to be seen by the naked eye |
Individual Particles cannot be seen by the naked eye |
Particles of suspension can be seen by the naked eye |
|
Particles are stable, they do not settle down when left undisturbed |
Particles are stable, they do not settle down when left undisturbed |
Particles are not stable, they settle down after some time |
|
particles are large enough to scatter a beam of light |
Particles of Solution do not scatter light |
Particles are large enough to scatter a beam of light |
|
Particles are small enough to pass through filter paper, hence particles cannot be separated by filtration |
Particles pass through filter paper, hence particles cannot be separated by filtration |
Particles are large, they do no pass through filter paper, hence particles can be separated by filtration |
|
Examples |
Examples |
Examples |
|
Milk of magnesia, Mud |
The solution of Salt and Water, Sugar and Water |
A mixture of chalk and water, sand and water |
