CharacteristicsSolSolutionSuspensionMixture TypeHeterogeneousHomogeneousHeterogeneousParticle size10-7 – 10-5cmLess than 1nmMore than 100nmTyndall effectExhibits the Tyndall effectDoes not exhibit the Tyndall effectMay or may not be exhibited. Depends on the type of mixtureAppearanceUsually glassy and clearUnclouded and clearCloudy and opaqueVisibilityVisible with an ultramicroscopeNot visibleVisible with the naked eyeDiffusionVery slow diffusionRapid diffusionNo diffusion takes placeStabilityQuiet stableHighly stableUnstableSettling down of the particlesGet settled on centrifugation the mixtureDoes not settleSettle on their ownExampleMilk, blood, smokeSalt solution, Sugar solutionSand in water, dusty air