Is skittles a solution or suspension?

Answer 1

Skittles are considered a suspension rather than a solution. In a suspension, solid particles are dispersed throughout a liquid but do not dissolve, which is the case with Skittles when they are placed in water; the sugar and color from the candy can leach out, but the solid candy remains intact. In contrast, a solution involves a solute fully dissolving in a solvent, creating a homogeneous mixture. Therefore, Skittles do not form a true solution.