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solutions
comparing and contrasting: solutions, suspensions & colloids
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Chemistry
10th Grade
09/07/2009

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Term

solution


made up of       &        

type of solutions:


 

Definition

a homogenous mixture of two or more substances in a single phase.


 

made up of solute & solvent

type of solutions: solid, liquide, gas

 

Term

suspension


particles over         in diameter

example:

Definition

mixture that must constantly be stirred or particles in solvent will be settled out.

1000nm

muddy water

Term

colloids


example:

Definition
mixture between a solution and a suspension particles are btw 1-1000nmfog, smoke, paint
Term

electrolyte


example

Definition

is a solute that is dissolved in water causing solution to conduct electric current.

i.e- sodium chloride

Term

nonelectrolyte


example

Definition

solute that dissolves in water and does not conduct an electric current.

i.e sugar

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