Per NCERT, what is a SUSPENSION?
AA solid mixed with a gas
BA heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are LARGE enough to settle over time when undisturbed (e.g. mud in water)
CA homogeneous solution
DA pure compound
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are LARGE enough to settle over time when undisturbed (e.g. mud in water)
Per NCERT §5.4.3, suspensions have large enough particles to settle (e.g. mud and water). The other options misclassify.
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