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Suspensions
A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture of solid particles and liquid, in which the solid particles are dispersed evenly throughout the liquid. This can be done by stirring the solid into the liquid, or by suspending the solid in a liquid and then agitating it. Suspensions are often used because they are stable and can be easily mixed with other substances.
What is Suspension?
A suspension is a mixture of a solid and a liquid, usually in the form of a powder. The solid is usually a mineral, such as iron oxide, and the liquid is water. When the powder is added to water, the mineral particles are dispersed in the water and the mixture becomes a suspension.
Examples of Suspension
One example of suspension is when a student is banned from attending school for a specific amount of time. Another example of suspension is when a driver’s license is revoked for a specific amount of time.
Properties of Suspension
A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture of particles that are either solid or liquid, dispersed in a liquid medium. The dispersed particles are usually larger than the medium in which they are dispersed. Suspensions are usually classified based on the size of the particles.
Colloidal suspensions contain particles that are small enough to remain in suspension for an extended period of time. The medium in which these suspensions are dispersed is called a colloid. The particles in a colloidal suspension are usually less than 1 micrometer in size.
Suspensions that contain particles that are larger than 1 micrometer in size are called suspensions. The medium in which these suspensions are dispersed is called a suspension. The particles in a suspension are usually greater than 1 micrometer in size.
The properties of suspensions depend on the size of the particles and the medium in which they are dispersed.
Colloidal suspensions tend to be more stable than suspensions. This is because the smaller particles are more likely to remain in suspension than the larger particles.
Suspensions that are dispersed in a colloid are more stable than suspensions that are dispersed in a suspension. This is because the smaller particles are more likely to remain in suspension than the larger particles.
Suspensions that are dispersed in a colloid are usually more viscous than suspensions that are dispersed in a suspension. This is because the smaller particles are more likely to remain in suspension than the larger particles.
What is a Solution?
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
Properties of Solution
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
The substances in a solution can be elements or compounds.
The concentration of a solution is the amount of solute per unit volume of solution.
The solvent is the substance in which the solute is dissolved.
The physical state of a solution depends on the physical states of the substances that make it up.
A solution can be a liquid, a gas, or a solid.
The temperature of a solution does not affect the concentration.
The pH of a solution is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the solution.
Examples of Colloids
Some common examples of colloids are milk, smoke, and fog.
Properties of a Colloid
A colloid is a substance that is made up of small particles that are dispersed evenly throughout a larger substance. The small particles in a colloid are not able to pass through a filter and they are too large to be dissolved in the surrounding substance. Some common examples of colloids include milk, paint, and fog.
Colloids have a number of unique properties that distinguish them from other substances. One of the most notable properties of a colloid is its ability to remain suspended in a liquid or gas. The small particles in a colloid are held in suspension by the surrounding substance. This suspension allows the colloid to remain in a liquid or gas form without settling or dissolving.
Another notable property of a colloid is its ability to resist flow. The small particles in a colloid are held together by forces that resist flow. This resistance to flow allows the colloid to maintain its shape and size.
Finally, colloids have a high surface area to volume ratio. This ratio is due to the fact that the small particles in a colloid are dispersed evenly throughout a larger substance. The high surface area to volume ratio allows the colloid to interact with its surrounding substance on a large scale.
Difference between Suspension, Colloids and Solution
The main difference between suspensions, colloids and solutions is that suspensions are heterogeneous systems while colloids and solutions are homogeneous systems. This means that suspensions contain particles that are visibly different in size from one another, while colloids and solutions contain particles that are all approximately the same size. Additionally, suspensions are typically more unstable than colloids or solutions.
