Here's why:
* Suspension: A heterogeneous mixture where particles of a substance are dispersed throughout a liquid (in this case, water) but are not dissolved. The particles are typically visible and will settle out over time.
Examples of suspensions:
* Sand in water: The sand particles don't dissolve in the water and will settle to the bottom.
* Muddy water: The mud particles are suspended in the water and make it cloudy.
* Milk: While it appears homogeneous, milk is actually a suspension of fat droplets in water.
Key characteristics of suspensions:
* Heterogeneous: The mixture has distinct components that can be easily identified.
* Particles are visible: You can see the non-dissolved materials.
* Particles settle out: The solid particles will sink to the bottom over time.
* Can be separated: You can separate the components by filtration or decantation.
