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Question
What is a suspension ? Give two examples of suspensions.
Solution
A suspension is a heterogeneous fluid containing solid particles that are sufficiently large for sedimentation. The solids get dispersed throughout the fluid through mechanical agitation with the use of certain suspending agents.
Example: Chalk-water mixture, flour in water, milk of magnesia
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