HTML University

Science Dept.

Chemistry CHE 100 Notes
Q. Suspensions

1. True vs Temporary Suspensions
   1. True or Colloidal Suspensions

   2. Temporary Suspensions

2. Suspensions or Dispersions
   1. Dispersing phase or medium for example water

   2. Dispersed phase for example clay particles

3. Types of Suspensions or Dispersions
   1. Foam
      1. Gas dispersed in a Liquid
         1. Example:

      2. Gas dispersed in a Solid
         1. Example:

   2. Aerosol
      1. Solid dispersed in a Gas
         1. Example:

      2. Liquid dispersed in a Gas
         1. Example:

   3. Emulsion
      1. Liquid dispersed in a Liquid
         1. Example:

   4. Sol
      1. Solid dispersed in a Liquid
         1. Example:

   5. Gel
      1. Liquid dispersed in a Solid
         1. Example:

4. Optical Effects
   1. Tyndall Effect

   2. Brownian Motion

5. Electrical Charge Effect
   1. Stream suspension

   2. Soils

   3. Cottrell precipitator

   4. Adsorption Effect