Differentiate between true solution, colloidal solution and suspension.

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$T r u e s o l u t i o n$
$S u s p e n s i o n$ $C o l l o i d a l s o l u t i o n$
Homogenous mixture Heterogeneous mixture Heterogeneous mixture
Appearance: Transparent Appearance:
Opaque Appearance:
Translucent
Particle size:
very small, cannot be seen by naked eye Particle size: large, can be seen by naked eye Particle size:
between true solution and suspension, cannot be seen by naked eye
Solute particles do not settle down when left undisturbed Solute particles settle down when left undisturbed Solute particles do not settle down when left undisturbed
Filtration separation -not possible Filtration separation - possible Filtration separation - not possible
E.g. salt solution E.g. sand in water
E.g. milk

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