Question

A ____________ (emulsion/suspension) is a heterogeneous mixture containing soild particles that are sufficienlty large for sedimentation.

Answer 1

Mixture is a type of substances where componets are physically combined.

Emulsion

• It is a type of heterogeneous mixture where particles having 1-1000 nm size are dispersed in the medium.
• Since the particles are too small to see with the naked eye, we can not physically distinguish the components in them.
• On standing emulsions do not undergo sedimentation.
• Example: milk.

Suspension

• It is a type of heterogeneous mixture where particles having a size greater than 1000 nm size suspended in the medium.
• The particles are large enough to see with the naked eye and can distinguish the components easily.
• On standing suspension undergo sedimentation.
• Example: sand in water.

Hence, A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture containing solid particles that are sufficiently large for sedimentation.