Q. 9.64 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Identify each of the following as characteristic of a solution, colloid, or suspension:

a. particles of this mixture remain inside a semipermeable membrane but pass through filters

b. particles of solute in this mixture are very large and visible

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(part a) Particles of this mixture remain inside a semipermeable membrane but pass through filters have the characteristics of Colloids.

(part b) Particles of solute in this mixture are very large and visible have the characteristics of Suspension. 

Step1: Introduction (part a).

A colloid is a heterogeneous mixture with particles that are between the sizes of a solution and a suspension.

Step2: Given Information (part a).

Given:

Particles of this mixture remain inside a semipermeable membrane but pass through filters.

Step3: Explanation (part a).

Colloids are particles that persist inside a semi-permeable membrane but pass through filters.

Step4: Given Information (part b).

Given:

Particles of solute in this mixture are very large and visible.

Step5: Explanation (part b).

The solute particles in this solution are really large but also visible in suspension.