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How are sol, solution and suspension different from each other?

Answer:

1.A homogeneous mixture  

2.Particles are smaller than 1 nm and cannot be seen with the naked eye.

3.They do not disperse a light beam.

SOL

1.Heterogeneous mixtures .

2.The particles are too tiny to be visible with the naked eye.

3.They disperse light that passes through them.

SUSPENSION:

1.Heterogeneous mixture

2.Particles can be seen with the naked eye.

3.They disperse light that passes through them.