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Question
What is the difference between colloids and suspensions ?
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Solution
| Property | Colloid | Suspension |
| Size of particle | 1 nm − 100 nm (in diameter) | Larger than 100 nm (in diameter) |
| Separation | It can be separated by centrifugation process. | It can be separated by filtration process. |
| Tyndall effect | It shows Tyndall effect. | It does not show Tyndall effect. |
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