Give the difference between true solution, colloidal solution and suspension.

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Shiksha Nation · Accepted Answer

The difference between true solution, colloidal solution and suspension




Property


True Solution


Colloidal Solution


Suspension




1. Particle size


less than 1nm.


between 1nm and 100 nm.


more than 100 nm.




2. State


Stable


Stable


Unstable




3. Tyndall effect (Scattering of light)


No


Yes


Yes




4. Separation by filtration


Not possible


Not possible


Is possible




5. Nature


Transparent


Translucent


Translucent/opaque

Give the difference between true solution, colloidal solution and suspension.

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Give the difference between true solution, colloidal solution and suspension.

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Property	True Solution	Colloidal Solution	Suspension
1. Particle size	less than 1nm.	between 1nm and 100 nm.	more than 100 nm.
2. State	Stable	Stable	Unstable
3. Tyndall effect (Scattering of light)	No	Yes	Yes
4. Separation by filtration	Not possible	Not possible	Is possible
5. Nature	Transparent	Translucent	Translucent/opaque