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What is a solution? How does it differ from a colloid?

   What is a solution? How does it differ from
a colloid?

Holt Chemistry

R.Thomas Myers,… 1st Edition

Chapter 13, Problem 15

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Solved by Expert Jason Boomer

05/15/2020

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In a solution, the solute is uniformly distributed throughout the solvent. The particles of solute in a solution cannot be seen by the naked eye. A solution does not allow beams of light to scatter. Show more…

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Key Concepts

Colloid

A colloid is a heterogeneous mixture where particles are dispersed in a continuous medium, but these particles are larger than those in a true solution. While they remain uniformly distributed for long periods due to their small size, they are large enough to scatter light, a behavior known as the Tyndall effect.

Particle Size and Distribution

The primary distinction between a solution and a colloid lies in the size of the dispersed particles. In solutions, the particles are molecular or ionic in scale, rendering them invisible and completely dissolvable in the solvent. In contrast, colloidal particles are larger, which leads to differences in physical properties such as light scattering and settling behavior.

Solution

A solution is a type of homogeneous mixture in which a solute is completely dissolved in a solvent, forming a single phase with a uniform composition at the molecular or ionic level. The particles in a solution are typically too small to be distinguished by the human eye or even by optical microscopes.

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