Differentiate between colloid, suspension, and solution.

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Differentiate points between colloid, suspension, and solution are:
Solution Colloids Suspension
1. Composition is homogeneous 1. Composition is heterogeneous. 1. Composition is heterogenous
2. the Whole mixture passes through filter paper 2. the Whole mixture passes through filter paper 2. The liquid passes through filter paper, but the suspended particle doesn't.
3. Particle size of less than $10^{- 9} m or 1 nm$ . they cannot be seen by naked eyes. 3. The size of the suspended particles in a colloid can range. colloid substances can be seen by naked eyes. 3. Particle size greater than $1000 nm$ . the particles of a suspension can be seen easily.
4. Does not scatter light, i.e., does not show the Tyndall effect. 4. Shows the Tyndall effect as colloidal particles scatter light. 4. Shows no Tyndall effect.
5. Shows no Brownian movement.
Example: salt in water
5. Shows the Brownian movement.
Example: Milk
5. Shows no Brownian movement.
Example: muddy water, flour in water.

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Solution	Colloids	Suspension
1. Composition is homogeneous	1. Composition is heterogeneous.	1. Composition is heterogenous
2. the Whole mixture passes through filter paper	2. the Whole mixture passes through filter paper	2. The liquid passes through filter paper, but the suspended particle doesn't.
3. Particle size of less than $10^{- 9} m or 1 nm$ . they cannot be seen by naked eyes.	3. The size of the suspended particles in a colloid can range. colloid substances can be seen by naked eyes.	3. Particle size greater than $1000 nm$ . the particles of a suspension can be seen easily.
4. Does not scatter light, i.e., does not show the Tyndall effect.	4. Shows the Tyndall effect as colloidal particles scatter light.	4. Shows no Tyndall effect.
5. Shows no Brownian movement. Example: salt in water	5. Shows the Brownian movement. Example: Milk	5. Shows no Brownian movement. Example: muddy water, flour in water.