Question

in which of the following the particles of solute can be separated by the process of filtration?

• A. Solution
• B. Colloid
• C. Suspension
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Suspension

Filtration:

• A process by which insoluble solute particles can be removed from a solution by using filter paper is known as filtration.
• A filter paper is a special type of paper that has pores that are tiny enough to let only liquids pass through it.

The explanation for the right answer:

Option C: Suspension

• In this case of suspension, the particles of a suspension are of a size greater than $100nm$ can not pass through the filter paper.
• In this case, particles of solute can be separated by the process of filtration
• So, option C is the right answer.

The explanations for the wrong answers:

Option A: Solution

• The solution is a homogeneous mixture in which the size of particles dissolved is less than $1nm$.
• In this case, particles of solute passed through the filter paper along with the solution.
• We cannot use the filtration method to separate the solute particles of the solution.
• So, option A is the wrong answer.

Option B: Colloid

• The particle size of colloids typically ranges from $1nanometer$ to $1micrometer$.
• In this case, particles of solute passed through the filter paper along with the solution
• We cannot use the filtration method to separate the solute particles of colloids.
• So, option B is the wrong answer.

Conclusion:

So, the particles of solute can be separated by the process of filtration in suspension.

Therefore, the right answer is option C Suspension.