Chemistry
Compare suspensions and colloidal solutions on the basis of:
(a) type of mixture
(b) particle size
(c) scattering of light
(d) stability
Answer
Comparison between suspensions and colloidal solutions are :
| Property | Suspension solution | Colloidal solution |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Type of mixture | They are heterogeneous | They are heterogeneous |
| (b) Particle size | 10-6 m | 10-9 to 10-6 m |
| (c) Scattering of light | They do not scatter light | They scatter light |
| (d) Stability | They settle under gravity | They do not settle |
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