Nature of Matter

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True Solutions, Suspensions and Colloids
A true solution is a homogeneous solution in which the solute particles have diameters less than 10-7cm. i.e., the solute particles are of molecular dimensions. The particles are invisible even under powerful microscopes.
 
For example, sodium chloride in water is a true solution. Most ionic compounds form true solutions in water. Organic compounds like sugar and urea also form true solutions in water.
 
Suspensions
A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture in which one or more components have a particle size greater than 10-5cm. Very often these particles are visible to the naked eye.
 
For example, sand in water, sodium chloride in benzene, turmeric in water etc.
 
Colloids
A colloid is a solution in which the particle size ranges between 10-7 and 10-5 cm.
 
For example, milk, blood, honey, smoke, ink, gum, starch solution etc.
 
Difference between true solutions, suspensions and colloids
 


 
Comparative sizes of particles in solutions
 
 
                               Three types of solution
 
 
     
   
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