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What is the difference between colloids and suspensions ?

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Property Colloid Suspension
Size of particle 1 nm − 100 nm (in diameter) Larger than 100 nm (in diameter)
Separation It can be separated by centrifugation process. It can be separated by filtration process.
Tyndall effect It shows Tyndall effect. It does not show Tyndall effect.
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Chapter 2: Is Matter Around Us Pure - Very Short Answers [Page 80]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 9
Chapter 2 Is Matter Around Us Pure
Very Short Answers | Q 23 | Page 80

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