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In a solution, the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent (salt water). In a colloid, the colloidal particles (as a solute) are dispersed evenly through the dispersing medium (as a solvent). The particles are intermediate sized, which allow for light to pass through, yet still be partially blocked. You can distinguish between the two if the substance exhibits the Tyndall Effect, in which a beam of light is visible from the side (laser beam through fog).
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∙ 9y agoColloid solutions differ from a solution because a solution is the size of the solution is less than 1 nanometer. Colloidal solutions have a particle size of 1 to 100 nanometers. The path of light becomes visible in colloids but solutions allow lights to pass through them.
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∙ 14y agoa compound is something that is chemically combined, such as a cake that has been baked. a solution is something that is mixed together, such as lemonade from powder which, if allowed enough time could be separated again (evaporation of the water leaving the powder again in the bottom). a colloid is something that has small particles in it, that may or may not be able to be seen with the naked eye, yet cannot be separated without a chemical process such as heating, cooling, etc. such as milk: if you try to strain out the particles in milk (yes, there are particles in milk), it won't work without some chemical process.
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∙ 8y agoA true solution is homogeneous and generally transparent.
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What is the difference between colloid solution to colloid mixture?
Well they are the same thing because a solution is a type of mixture. If there had to be a difference a colloid solution is when particles are mixed as a colloid in water but a colloid mixture could be anything: a gas colloid, a liquid colloid or a solid colloid. Or any of those three mixed together! It is complicated but basically the difference is that one is particles spread thought mixture and one isn't. Hope it helps :)
Is blood a suspension solution or colloid?
is blood a solution, suspension, or colloid
What is one difference between a colloid and solution?
a solution is a well-mixed mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute that has the same properties throughout. a colloid is a mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out.
What type of smoke from a car exhaust is solution colloid or suspension?
It is a colloid.
Is Butter a solution suspension or colloid?
Butter is a colloid.
What is the difference between colloid solution to colloid mixture?
Well they are the same thing because a solution is a type of mixture. If there had to be a difference a colloid solution is when particles are mixed as a colloid in water but a colloid mixture could be anything: a gas colloid, a liquid colloid or a solid colloid. Or any of those three mixed together! It is complicated but basically the difference is that one is particles spread thought mixture and one isn't. Hope it helps :)
Is blood a suspension solution or colloid?
is blood a solution, suspension, or colloid
Is mouthwash a colloid?
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is a whipped cream is a suspension colloid or solution?
colloid!
What is the difference between a solution a colloid and suspension?
A solution has only one phase.A suspension has two phases.A colloid has two phases but the colloidal particles have dimensions under 1 micrometre.
What is the difference between a solution a suspension and a colloid?
A solution has only one phase.A suspension has two phases.A colloid has two phases but the colloidal particles have dimensions under 1 micrometre.
Is chlorine a solution or colloid?
colloid
What is one difference between a colloid and solution?
a solution is a well-mixed mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute that has the same properties throughout. a colloid is a mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out.
Is hot chocolate a suspension a solution or a colloid?
solution
How can you tell the difference between a solution and a colloid?
a colloid contains larger particles than a solution. the particles are still too small to be seen easily, but are large enough to scatter a light beam
How can you tell the difference between a colloid and a solution?
a colloid contains larger particles than a solution. the particles are still too small to be seen easily, but are large enough to scatter a light beam
Is soy milk a colloid or solution?
It is a colloid
