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Colloid particles are smaller than suspensions particles.
Solution: one phase system (solute or solutes in a solution) Colloid: two phases system, very stable dispersion in a dispersion medium, particles in the range 5-200 nm Suspension: two phases (or more) system, unstable, particles above 200 nm A colloid is distinguished from a solution and a suspension by the particles, because they usually have an electric charge, and they repel each other, so they do not collect into larger perticles that would settle out like those in solutions, and suspensions.
Yes, in a solution the solute is what is what is becoming dispersed - solute particles in solutions are the smallest (compared to those in suspensions or colloids) and can include ions, atoms, or molecules. The solvent is what dissolves the solute in a solution, and is usually H2O or some other liquid.
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Particles cannot be filtered from colloids. A colloid is distinguished from a solution and a suspension by the particles because they usually have an electric charge, and they repel each other, so they do not collect into larger particles that would settle out like those in solutions, and suspensions.
particles in solutions are dissolved. Unless the particles are too big, then they would just sink to the bottom E.G sand wouldn't dissolve in water, but salt would. particals in soulutions are dissolved
Colloids are particles smaller than those in a suspension. The basic difference between a colloid and a suspension is the diameter of the particles dispersed. Colloids are generally 1 to 5 nanometers while suspensions are usually 1000 nanometers. Colloids are usually harder to detect / see with the naked eye or microscope for this reason. Gelatin, butter, smoke, and fog are examples. A muddy delta is an example of a suspension.
The dispersed particles of a suspension are larger than the particles of a colloid.
In a solution, the solute particles are generally of molecular size or smaller, even much smaller than those in a colloid.
Suspensions, solutions, and colloids. Suspensions are a mixture in which particles of one substance are large enough to settle out of another substance. A snow globe for example. Solutions ARE mixtures, because they are not chemically combined, but they appear to be of those that are chemically combined, compounds. Their particles are so small, that they will not seperate when poured through a filter or scatter light. Some examples are brass (zinc and copper. It is an alloy.), or salt water (salt and water). A colloid has the properties of both a suspension and a solution. It's particles are relatively small, for they cannot be filtered nor settle out, but they can scatter light. An example is fog or Gelatin. I found these answers for you, and my homework!
Suspensions, solutions, and colloids. Suspensions are a mixture in which particles of one substance are large enough to settle out of another substance. A snow globe for example. Solutions ARE mixtures, because they are not chemically combined, but they appear to be of those that are chemically combined, compounds. Their particles are so small, that they will not seperate when poured through a filter or scatter light. Some examples are brass (zinc and copper. It is an alloy.), or salt water (salt and water). A colloid has the properties of both a suspension and a solution. It's particles are relatively small, for they cannot be filtered nor settle out, but they can scatter light. An example is fog or Gelatin. I found these answers for you, and my homework!
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