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How do colloids differ from solutions and suspensions?

Here’s a explanation:

  • Solution: Particles are tiny and completely dissolve. Looks clear. Example: sugar in water.
  • Colloid: Particles are small but not fully dissolved, stay mixed, look cloudy. Example: milk, gelatin.
  • Suspension: Particles are large, can settle down if left standing. Example: muddy water, sand in water.

Quick tip:

  • Solution → clear
  • Colloid → cloudy, doesn’t settle
  • Suspension → settles

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