How will you distinguish a colloid from a solution ?

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Property Colloid Solution

Mixture Heterogeneous Homogenous

Tyndall effect Shows scattering of light Do not show scattering of light

Separation By centrifugation process Cannot be separated either by centrifugation or filtration process

Example Milk, soap solution Salt solution, sugar solution

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Property	Colloid	Solution
Mixture	Heterogeneous	Homogenous
Tyndall effect	Shows scattering of light	Do not show scattering of light
Separation	By centrifugation process	Cannot be separated either by centrifugation or filtration process
Example	Milk, soap solution	Salt solution, sugar solution