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What is the difference between colloids and suspensions ?
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Property
Colloid
Suspension
Size of particle
1 nm − 100 nm (in diameter)
Larger than 100 nm (in diameter)
Separation
It can be separated by centrifugation process.
It can be separated by filtration process.
Tyndall effect
It shows Tyndall effect.
It does not show Tyndall effect.
| Property | Colloid | Suspension |
| Size of particle | 1 nm − 100 nm (in diameter) | Larger than 100 nm (in diameter) |
| Separation | It can be separated by centrifugation process. | It can be separated by filtration process. |
| Tyndall effect | It shows Tyndall effect. | It does not show Tyndall effect. |
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