What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?

Answer 1

solution is transparent whereas suspension is not transparent.

particles in solution are of size less than 100nm.but particles of suspension are of size more than 1000nm.solution is homogeneous mixture whereas suspension is heterogeneous mixture. solution doesn't exhibit Tyndall effect or brownian movement.but suspension exhibits it....

Answer 2

solution is transparent whereas suspension is not transparent.

particles in solution are of size less than 100nm.but particles of suspension are of size more than 1000nm.solution is homogeneous mixture whereas suspension is heterogeneous mixture. solution doesn't exhibit Tyndall effect or brownian movement.but suspension exhibits it....

Answer 3

Solutions are homogeneous mixtures with particle sizes at the molecule or ion level. The particles have dimensions between 0.1 to 2 nanometers. Typically solutions are transparent. Light can usually pass through the solution. If either the solute or solvent are able to absorb visible light then the solution will have a color.

States of matter in solution

Example

gas in gas

air ( N2, O2 , Ar, CO2 , other gases)

gas in liquid

soda pop (CO2 in water)

liquid in liquid

gasoline (a mixture of hydrocarbon compounds)

solid in liquid

sea water ( NaCl and other salts in water)

gas in solid

H2 in platinum or palladium

liquid in solid

dental amalgams ( Mercury in silver)

solid in solid

alloys ( brass, (Cu/Zn), solder (Sn/Pb)

Suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures with particles that have diameters greater than one micrometer. The size of the particles is great enough so they are visible to the naked eye. Suspensions are "murky" or "opaque". They do not transmit light. Suspensions separate on standing. The mixture of particles can be separated by filtration. Blood and aerosol sprays are examples of suspensions.

Answer 4

solution is transparent whereas suspension is not transparent.

particles in solution are of size less than 100nm.but particles of suspension are of size more than 1000nm.solution is homogeneous mixture whereas suspension is heterogeneous mixture. solution doesn't exhibit Tyndall effect or brownian movement.but suspension exhibits it....

Answer 5

A solution is a homogeneous mixture.

A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture: solid particles suspended in a liquid.

Answer 6

The solute is dissolved in the solvent; the suspension is not soluble.