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Q: Why would mixtures rarely form colloids?
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Why would mixtures of gasses rarely form colloids?

bcuz they are gas and the particles do not settle so it would be hard for gas to be a colloid.


What are some differences in mixtures and solutions?

All solutions are mixtures but not all mixtures are solutions. Milk is a Mixtures of protein, fat, lactose and minerals in the form of colloids. Chocolate drink is a mixtures of suspense solid and milk (colloids) with sugar (solution).


What are some different mixtures and solutions?

All solutions are mixtures but not all mixtures are solutions. Milk is a Mixtures of protein, fat, lactose and minerals in the form of colloids. Chocolate drink is a mixtures of suspense solid and milk (colloids) with sugar (solution).


What are the components of colloids?

Colloids are particles of a certain size...around a micron to a fraction of a micron in diameter. The key characteristic is mass/size...they are insoluble but form a suspension when added to a solvent... That is to say they tend not to precipitate or form a deposit...they float... gravitational forces are balanced by the physical properties of the solvent... think of upthrust.


Do heterogeneous mixtures combine to form compounds?

No. Heterogeneous mixtures are not compounds.


In the Mixtures lab you waited to see if the liquid would form lumpy or fluffy masses which would indicate it was a?

colloid


Is enzyme colloids or solutions?

The enzymes are organic compounds generally of biochemical interst. They are not colloids or solutions, but they can exist in solution or colloidal form.


What are the different kinds mixtures?

Mixtures are substances that are made by physical combination of one or more substances and none of the constituent elements are changed. The basic classification of mixtures is into homogeneous and heterogeneous substances. They can also be further divided under these two categories in to solutions, dispersions or colloids. Air is a homogeneous mixture of the gaseous substances nitrogen, oxygen, and smaller amounts of other substances. Salt, sugar, and many other substances dissolve in water to form homogeneous mixtures. A homogeneous mixture in which there is both a solute and solvent present is also a solution. Heterogeneous mixtures include fine sand or silt in water.


What is floculation?

Floculation is the combining of very small pieces into bigger pieces. It's a chemistry term for colloids in solution. The colloids come out of suspension in the form of floc or flakes.


What is the plural form of mixture?

The plural of mixture is mixtures.


Is mixtures a classification of element?

No, elements are the most basic form of a substance, thus mixtures might be made up from different elents but elements can never be made from mixtures.


When elements form mixtures the elements do what?

they keep their original properties.