Question

A mixture can be categorised as a solution, a suspension, or a colloid, each possessing distinct properties. Utilise the words or phrases provided in the box to fill in the Table. Words and phrases may be used more than once.

Words and Phrases Large-sized particles; Particles remain evenly distributed; Small-sized particles (less than 1 nm diameter); Moderate-sized particles (1 – 1000 nm); Settles down when left undisturbed (more than 1000 nm in diameter); Does not settle down; Scatters light; Separates by filtration; Transparent; Salt solution; Milk; Sand in water; Smoke; Heterogeneous mixture; Cannot be separated by filtration; Mud; Butter; Brass.

Complete the Table.

Solution	Suspension	Colloid
Properties	Properties	Properties
______________	______________	______________
______________	______________	______________
Examples	Examples	Examples
______________	______________	______________
______________	______________	______________

Answer 1

Solution	Suspension	Colloid
Properties	Properties	Properties
Small-sized particles (less than 1 nm in diameter)	Large-sized particles	Moderate-sized particles (1 – 1000 nm)
Particles remain evenly distributed	Settles down when left undisturbed (more than 1000 nm in diameter)	Particles remain evenly distributed
Does not settle down	Scatters light	Does not settle down
Transparent	Heterogeneous mixture	Scatters light
Cannot be separated by filtration	Separates by filtration	Cannot be separated by filtration; Heterogeneous mixture
Examples	Examples	Examples
Salt solution	Sand in water	Milk
Brass	Mud	Smoke; Butter