Question

is Soda
a suspension
solution
colloid

Answer 1

Soda is classified as a **colloid**.

To elaborate:

- **Solution**: A homogeneous mixture where the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent (like salt water).
- **Suspension**: A heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are suspended in a liquid but can settle over time (like muddy water).
- **Colloid**: A mixture where fine particles are dispersed within a fluid but do not settle out (like milk or fog).

In soda, the carbonation (carbon dioxide gas) is dissolved in the liquid, creating a form of colloid due to the bubbles that form when you open a can or bottle. The dissolved gases contribute to its colloidal nature, even though soda is predominantly a solution.