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What is the key characteristic that distinguishes suspensions from colloids?
Particle size is visible to the naked eye in suspensions.
Which term best describes a mixture where the particles are evenly distributed and do not settle out over time?
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What is the dispersed phase in a colloid?
The particles that are too small to be seen.
Which type of mixture shows the properties of its constituting elements or compounds?
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What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?
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Which separation technique would be most appropriate for separating sodium chloride from water?
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How can you separate small pieces of metal from engine oil in a car?
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What property of colloids allows them to scatter light but not settle out over time?
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What defines a saturated solution?
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How can you separate different pigments from an extract of flower petals?
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