Solutions:
* Uniform appearance: Solutions look the same throughout. You can't see individual particles.
* Transparent: Light passes through the solution easily.
* Stable: Particles don't settle out over time.
* Cannot be separated by filtration: The dissolved particles are too small to be caught by a filter.
Suspensions:
* Non-uniform appearance: Suspensions have visible particles that are scattered throughout the mixture.
* Opaque or cloudy: Light does not pass through easily due to the particles.
* Unstable: Particles will settle out over time.
* Can be separated by filtration: The larger particles can be trapped by a filter.
Here are some additional points to consider:
* Particle size: Solutions have dissolved particles that are very small (usually less than 1 nanometer). Suspensions have larger particles that are visible under a microscope.
* Type of substance: Solutions are often formed by dissolving a solid in a liquid, but can also be formed by mixing liquids or gases. Suspensions are usually formed by mixing a solid in a liquid.
Examples:
* Solution: Salt water (salt is dissolved in water)
* Suspension: Sand in water (sand particles are visible and settle out)
Let me know if you have any other questions!
