Muddy Lake Water is an Example of A(n)

Question

Muddy lake water is an example of a(n)
A) colloid.
B) suspension.
C) solute.
D) solvent.
E) solution.

Accepted Answer

Muddy lake water is a suspension, which is a mixture of water and particles that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye and will eventually settle to the bottom if left undisturbed. Suspensions are not homogeneous like solutions and are different from colloids where particles are much smaller and remain suspended in the liquid.