Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions
Solution Suspension Colloid Salt dissolved in water forms a uniform solution Flour suspended in water has a blue cast from light scattering off the flour particles Milk contains butterfat globules dispersed in a watery liquid
Solution vs. Colloid vs. Suspension All liquid mixtures contain particles. The size of the particles determines whether the liquid is a solution, colloid, or suspension.
Examples of Colloids
Suspensions Largest particles Size of particles causes them to settle out Items that need to be shaken before use
Examples of Suspensions