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  • Understanding Suspensions: Solid Particles in Gases
    A mechanical mixture made up of solids and gases is called a suspension.

    Here's why:

    * Suspension: A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are dispersed throughout a gas. The solid particles are typically larger than those found in a colloid, and they will settle out over time.

    Examples of suspensions of solids in gases:

    * Smoke: Solid particles of soot or ash suspended in air.

    * Dust: Fine solid particles suspended in air.

    * Aerosols: Many sprays, like hairspray or insecticide, are suspensions of solid particles in a gas propellant.

    Key characteristics of suspensions:

    * Heterogeneous: The mixture has distinct parts that are visible.

    * Particles settle: Solid particles in a suspension will settle out over time due to gravity.

    * Can be filtered: The solid particles can be separated from the gas by filtration.

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