FAQs

Im here to answer some frequently asked questions about solutions and colloids.

Question: What is a solution?
Answer: A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of only one phase.

Question: What is a colloid?
Answer: A colloid is a substance microscopically dispersed throughout another substance.

Question: How does the Tyndall Effect work?
Answer: The Tyndall effect occurs when you shine a light through an object and small particles get in the way of the light reflecting them away, thus making it possible to see the light.

Question: How do you classify colloids?
Answer: A common method of classifying colloids is based on the phase of the dispersed substance and what phase it is dispersed in.

Question: What is the definition of "solubility"?
Answer: Solubility is the ability of one compound to dissolve in another compound.

Question: What is the definition of "concentration"?
Answer: Concentration is the measure of how much of that solute is dissolved in the solvent.

For more information about solutions and colloids.
Please visit the links below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solution 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloid