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Suspensions in Chemistry

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What defines a suspension?

A homogeneous mixture of dissolved particles.
A mixture consisting of particles smaller than 10-9 cm.
A mixture where large particles remain undissolved. (correct)
A mixture of particles that pass through filter paper.

Which of the following substances can be classified as a suspension?

Muddy water (correct)
Milk of magnesia (correct)
Saltwater solution
Sugar syrup

Particles in a suspension are characterized by which of the following features?

They scatter light, showing the Tyndall effect.
They can be seen with the naked eye. (correct)
They dissolve uniformly throughout the mixture.
They are too small to be seen.

What is the behavior of particles in a suspension over time?

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Which statement is true regarding the filtration of suspensions?

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What is a suspension?

A heterogeneous mixture where undissolved particles are large enough to be seen with the naked eye.

What size are particles in a suspension?

Particles in a suspension are larger than 10^-5 cm in diameter.

What happens to particles in a suspension?

In a suspension, particles remain undissolved, forming a heterogeneous mixture. These particles settle over time.

How does a solution differ from a suspension?

A solution is a homogeneous mixture where the solute particles dissolve uniformly throughout the mixture.

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How does a colloid differ from a suspension?

A colloid is a heterogeneous mixture where particles are large but often can't be seen with the naked eye.