State the differences between colloids and solutions.

1.	State the differences between colloids and solutions.
Answer» Colloids: 1. Colloids contain particles of dispersed phase with diameters in the range of 2 to 500 nm. 2. They are translucent to light. 3. e.g. Milk, fog, etc. Solutions: 1. Solutions contain solute particles with diameters in the range of 0.1 to 2 nm. 2. They are transparent or may be coloured. 3. e.g. NaCl solution

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Colloids:

1. Colloids contain particles of dispersed phase with diameters in the range of 2 to 500 nm.

2. They are translucent to light.

3. e.g. Milk, fog, etc.

Solutions:

1. Solutions contain solute particles with diameters in the range of 0.1 to 2 nm.

2. They are transparent or may be coloured.

3. e.g. NaCl solution

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