Difference between true solution, suspension and colloids?
Answer
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True Solution |
Suspension |
Colloids |
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A true solution is a homogeneous mixture of solute and solvent. |
A Suspension is a heterogeneous mixture |
A colloidal solution appears to be homogeneous but actually it is a heterogeneous mixture of solute and solvent. |
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A true solution is transparent. |
Suspension is Opaque. |
Colloids are translucent. |
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The solute particles are very small, less than 1nm. |
The solute particles are large and visible, more than 100nm. |
The solute particles are between the range 1-100 nm. |
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The solute particle does not show Tyndall effect. |
The particles may or may not show Tyndall effect. |
The particles show Tyndall effect. |
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The particles do not settle due to gravity, e.g, salt in water solution. |
The particles may settle due to gravity, e.g, chalk powder in water. |
The particles do not settle due to gravity, e.g, blood. |
