Question 3 — A mixture can be - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 5 - Exploring Mixtures and their Separation (Exploration)

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A mixture can be a solution, a suspension, or a colloid. Use the given words and phrases to fill in Table 5.2 with the properties and examples of each.
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Type Properties Examples
Solution Small particles (less than 1 nm); transparent; does not settle; cannot be separated by filtration. Salt solution.
Suspension Large particles (more than 1000 nm); settles when undisturbed; separates by filtration; heterogeneous; scatters light. Sand in water; mud.
Colloid Moderate particles (1–1000 nm); particles remain evenly distributed; does not settle; scatters light. Milk; butter.

(Brass is a homogeneous alloy — a solution of metals.)

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