Question
How are sol, solution and suspension different from each other?
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Answer
| Property | Sol | Solution | Suspension |
| Nature | Heterogenous | Homogenous | Heterogenous |
| Particle size | $10^{-7}-10^{-5}cm$ | Less than 1nm | More than $100\ nm$ |
| Stability | Quite stable | Very stable | Unstable |
| Tyndall effect | yes | no | yes/no |
| Appearance | Generally clear | clear | opaque |
| visibility | Visible with an ultra microscope | Not visible | Visible with naked eye |
| Diffusion | Diffuses very slowly | Diffuses rapidly | Do not diffuse |
| Settling | Get settled in centrifugation | Do not settle | Settle on their own |
| Example | Milk, blood, smoke | Salt and sugar in water | Sand in water, dusty air |
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