Question

Which criteria are responsible for deciding whether a heterogeneous mixture is a colloid or a suspension?

Answer 1

Answer: C.

whether it can be separated into simpler substances through physical separation techniques

Explanation:

A heterogeneous mixture is colloidal if

• Particles cannot be seen with a naked eye.
• Particles can pass through filter paper
• It doesn't undergo sedimentation.

A heterogeneous mixture is suspension if

• Particles can be seen with a naked eye.
• Particles cannot pass through filter paper
• It undergoes sedimentation.

So, the criteria are responsible for deciding whether a heterogeneous mixture is a colloid or a suspension is "whether it can be separated into simpler substances through physical separation techniques".

So, the correct answer is "c".

Answer 2

The correct answer is “c”