Question

Muddy water is a ________. (suspension/colloid)

Answer 1

• In suspensions, the size of particles of solute is big enough to be seen with the naked eye.
• Particles of suspensions settle down at the bottom of the container if left undisturbed for some time.
• Since muddy water shows the property of suspensions, it is called a suspension.
• In colloids, the size of particles is small and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Example: fat globules in milk.