Question

Differentiate between suspension and colloid.

Answer 1

Suspension	Colloid
1. Suspension is heterogeneous mixture of substances.	1. It is a form of a homogeneous or heterogeneous solution.
2. Particle size greater than 1000 nm.	2. Particle size range from 1 and 1000 nm.
3. Particles cannot pass through filter paper.	3. Particles can pass through filter paper.
4. Particles settle down well if the solution is left undisturbed.	4. Particles do not settle down.
5. Particles are visible by naked eyes.	5. Particles are not visible by naked eyes.
6. Opaque in nature.	6. Translucent in nature.
7. Example, muddy water , milk of magnesia etc.	7. Example, butter, milk etc.