You have been given a suspension and a solution. How could you tell the difference between them by their appearance?

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The difference between a solution and a suspension is in the particle sizes involved.
A solution is a mixture of ions or molecules (very, very small). Solutions are transparent, meaning that you can see through them.
A suspension has bigger particle sizes and so it may look cloudy or murky.

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You have been given a suspension and a solution. How could you tell the difference between them by their appearance?

The difference between a solution and a suspension is in the particle sizes involved. A solution is a mixture of ions or molecules (very, very small). Solutions are transparent, meaning that you can see through them. A suspension has bigger particle sizes and so it may look cloudy or murky.

The difference between a solution and a suspension is in the particle sizes involved.
A solution is a mixture of ions or molecules (very, very small). Solutions are transparent, meaning that you can see through them.
A suspension has bigger particle sizes and so it may look cloudy or murky.