Differentiate between suspension and colloidal solution with an example each.

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Suspension
Colloidal solution
It is a heterogeneous mixture of substances.
It appears as a homogeneous mixture, but it exists as a heterogeneous mixture.
2. Its particle size is comparatively large. 2. The particle size is comparatively small.
3. It is easily visible through the naked eye. 3. It is not visible through the naked eye.
4. Its particles cannot pass through filter paper. 4. Its particles can pass through filter paper.
5. Its particles can settle down due to gravity. 5. Particles in a colloid do not settle down due to gravity.
6. Example: Sand suspended in water. 6. Example: Milk, fog, etc.

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Suspension	Colloidal solution
It is a heterogeneous mixture of substances.	It appears as a homogeneous mixture, but it exists as a heterogeneous mixture.
2. Its particle size is comparatively large.	2. The particle size is comparatively small.
3. It is easily visible through the naked eye.	3. It is not visible through the naked eye.
4. Its particles cannot pass through filter paper.	4. Its particles can pass through filter paper.
5. Its particles can settle down due to gravity.	5. Particles in a colloid do not settle down due to gravity.
6. Example: Sand suspended in water.	6. Example: Milk, fog, etc.