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Suspensions are mixtures in which the particles eventually ___ because the particle sizes are so large.

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dissolve

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mix

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C

settle

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blend

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Solution

The correct option is C
settle

The particles of a suspension are insoluble and relatively larger. They do not dissolve entirely and after some time they settle down to the bottom.

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