Textbook Question
The structures of vitamins E and B6 are shown below. Predict which is more water soluble and which is more fat soluble. [Section 13.3]
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14. Solutions
Solutions: Solubility and Intermolecular Forces
Multiple Choice
Which type of mixture contains large particles that are visible and will separate out upon standing?
A
Homogeneous mixture
B
Suspension
C
Solution
D
Colloid
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Understand the types of mixtures: Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition and small particles that are not visible, solutions are a type of homogeneous mixture where solute particles are dissolved at the molecular or ionic level.
Recognize that colloids contain particles larger than those in solutions but smaller than those in suspensions; these particles are dispersed and do not settle out upon standing.
Identify that suspensions contain large particles that are visible to the naked eye and are not dissolved; these particles will settle out or separate upon standing due to gravity.
Recall that the key characteristic of a suspension is the presence of large particles that can be filtered or separated by settling, distinguishing it from solutions and colloids.
Conclude that the mixture type with large, visible particles that separate upon standing is a suspension.
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