Question

What is the difference between colloids and suspensions ?

Answer 1

Suspension	Colloid
It is a form of a heterogeneous mixture.	It is a form of a homogeneous mixture
Particle size greater than 1000 nm	Particle size range from 1-1000 nm
Particles settle down well	Particles do not separate
Can be separated by filtration	Cannot be separated by filtration
May scatter light	It Shows the Tyndall effect (scatters light)
Opaque	Translucent
Easily visible through the naked eye	Not visible through the naked eye