Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions

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Which of the following are examples of a solution? (Select all that apply)

  • Salt water (correct)
  • Rubbing alcohol (correct)
  • Dust in air
  • Milk

Which of the following are examples of a colloid? (Select all that apply)

  • Dust in air
  • Gelatin (correct)
  • Milk (correct)
  • Oil in water (correct)

Which of the following are examples of a suspension? (Select all that apply)

  • Salt water
  • Muddy water (correct)
  • Dust in air (correct)
  • Oil in water

What are the characteristics of solutions?

<p>Small particles, doesn't scatter light, can be separated by distillation, evenly spaced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of colloids?

<p>Medium particles, does scatter light, can be separated by distillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of suspensions?

<p>Large particles, particles settle out, can be separated by filtering, scatters light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Solutions

  • Examples include salt water and rubbing alcohol.
  • Solutions consist of small, evenly spaced particles.
  • They do not scatter light, which distinguishes them from colloids and suspensions.
  • Can be separated through distillation.

Colloids

  • Examples include milk, gelatin, and muddy water.
  • Colloids contain medium-sized particles that remain dispersed.
  • They do scatter light, leading to the Tyndall effect.
  • Separation may still be possible through processes like distillation.

Suspensions

  • Examples include dust in air and oil in water.
  • Suspensions are characterized by large particles that may settle over time.
  • They scatter light, making them appear cloudy.
  • Can be separated using filtration methods.

Comparison of Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions

  • Solutions have very small, unscattered particles; remain homogeneous and stable.
  • Colloids have medium particles that scatter light and typically display a cloudy appearance.
  • Suspensions have large particles that can settle out of the mixture, leading to separation over time.

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