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  • Understanding Suspensions: Mixtures of Liquids and Solids
    A liquid spread through another liquid is called a suspension.

    Here's why:

    * Suspension: A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture where particles of one substance are dispersed throughout another substance but not dissolved. The dispersed particles are larger than those in a solution and are visible to the naked eye.

    Let's look at a few examples:

    * Milk: Tiny fat globules are suspended in water.

    * Muddy water: Soil particles are suspended in water.

    * Oil and water: Oil droplets are suspended in water (they don't mix).

    Important Note: It's important to differentiate between a suspension and a colloid. A colloid is also a heterogeneous mixture, but the dispersed particles are smaller and do not settle out as quickly as in a suspension. Examples of colloids include milk, fog, and paint.

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