- Sol:
- Sol is like a mix where tiny solid particles are floating around in a liquid.
- They’re bigger than the particles in a solution but smaller than in a suspension.
- They don’t settle down over time and are hard to see with just your eyes.
- Examples: Ink, blood.
- Solution:
- A solution is when something (like salt or sugar) is completely dissolved in a liquid, forming a clear mixture.
- The particles in a solution are really tiny and you can’t see them.
- They stay mixed up and won’t separate over time.
- Examples: Saltwater, sugar water.
- Suspension:
- Suspension is like when you have solid particles floating in a liquid or gas, but they’re bigger than in a sol.
- You can see them easily and they might settle down if you leave the mixture alone.
- Examples: Muddy water, sand in water, Italian salad dressing.