Is Matter Around Us Pure

Question

Give four properties each of a solution, a colloid and a suspension.

Answer

Property

Solution

Colloidal solution

Suspension

(1) Appearance

 

Homogeneous and transparent

 

Heterogeneous and transluscent

Heterogeneous and opaque

(2) Particle size

 

< 1 nm (10–7 cm)

 

1 nm—100 nm (10–7 cm—10–5 cm)

> 100 nm (10–5 cm)

 

(3) Visibility

 

Particles are not visible even with a powerful microscope

 

Particles can be seen with a high power microscope

 

Particles can be seen with naked eyes

 

(4) Stability

 

Stable

Stable

 

Unstable

(5) Diffusion

Diffuse rapidly NaCl dissolved in water

Diffuse slowly Blood

Do not diffuse Mud water

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