Question

On a container of chicken broth you notice the instructions to ""shake well before serving."" Which of the following best describes the chicken broth? A. A solution B. An element C. A compound D. A suspension E. A pure substance

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is: D. A suspension

Explanation:

A suspension is a type of heterogeneous mixture in which solid particles are suspended through out the bulk of the solvent through mechanical agitation. The solid phase is also known as the internal phase and the solvent is known as external phase. In a suspension, the solid particles are generally larger than one micrometer and thus are unable to dissolve in the medium. The solid particles of a suspension are large enough to get precipitated.

Therefore, in the given situation, the chicken broth is a suspension as the contents or solid particles of the container needs to be suspended in the solvent by shaking to prevent sedimentation.