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Which of the following can be called a suspension ?

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  • milk

  • milk of magnesia

  • salt solution

  • vinegar

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Solution

milk of magnesia

Milk of magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water. It has a milk-like texture. The particles are suspended in the solvent. Milk is a colloid, whereas salt solution and vinegar are solutions.

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Chapter 2: Is Matter Around Us Pure - Very Short Answers [Page 81]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 9
Chapter 2 Is Matter Around Us Pure
Very Short Answers | Q 59 | Page 81

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