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Suppose you are given a sample of a homogeneous liquid, consisting of a non-volatile solute and a suitable solvent. What would you do to determine whether it is a solution, colloid, suspension or a pure substance? Cite reasons for your answer..
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DrBob222
A suspension will settle. A colloid will exhibit the Tyndall Effect. Use distillation to separate the solvent from the solute.
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