Chem Solutions Flash Cards

Solution

Colloid

Suspension

Uniformity

Homogeneous

Heterogeneous

Heterogeneous

Particle Size

0.01-1 nm

Atoms, ions, molecules

1-1000 nm large molecules

Over 1000 nm large particles

Separation

Does not separate on standing

Does not separate on standing

Particles settle out

Cannot be filtered

Cannot be filtered

filtered

Tyndall Effect

Does not scatter light

Scatters some wavelengths

Scatters all light, opaque