Chemistry
Differentiate between suspension and colloid.
Water
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Difference between Suspension and colloid:
| Suspension | Colloid |
|---|---|
| Particle size greater than 10-7 m. | Particle size between 10-10 - 10-7 m. |
| It is opaque. | It is translucent. |
| Solute particles are visible. | Solute particles can be seen with the help of a powerful microscope. |
| Solute particles settle at the bottom of the container. | Solute particles do not settle. |
| Solute particles do not pass through a filter paper. | Solute particles pass easily through ordinary filter papers but do not pass through ultra fine filters or nano filters. |
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