What is the difference of solution and colloid?

Answer 1

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).

Answer 2

Colloid 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.

Answer 3

a 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.

Answer 4

A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another at a molecular level, resulting in particles that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. A colloid, on the other hand, is a heterogeneous mixture where larger particles (but smaller than in a suspension) are dispersed throughout another substance, causing it to appear cloudy or opaque.

Answer 5

A true solution is homogeneous and generally transparent.

Answer 6

Size