Suspensions

Suspensions are unstable physical mixtures of undissolved particles in a liquid.

• Compared to Solutions, Suspension contain larger and fewer miscible particles.

• The particles are generally larger and visible to the naked eye but also not large enough to settle quickly to the bottom.

• They are unstable and separate over time (which is why some lotions and creams can separate in the bottle and may need to be shaken before they are used.)

Examples: The glitter in nail polish (separate from the nail polish but stays together. Calamine lotion is another example.