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property | solution | colloid | suspension |
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particle type | ions, atoms, small molecules | large molecules or particles | large particles or aggregates |
particle size | 0.1-1nm | 1-1000nm | 1000nm and larger |
effect of light | no scattering | exhibits Tyndall effect | exhibits Tyndall effect |
effect of gravity | stable, does not separate | stable, does not separate | unstable, sediment forms |
filtration | particles not retained on filter | particles not retained on filter | particles retained on filter |
uniformity | homogenous | heterogenous | heterogenous |