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Distinguishing solute particles Distinguished by the microscope. Distinguished by the naked eye. Can’t be distinguished by Either the microscope or the naked eye. Components separation Its components cannot be separated by refining or filtration. Its components can be separated by refining or filtration. Its components cannot be separated by refining or filtration. Homogeneity Homogenous Non-homogenous Homogenous Examples Milk Chalk in water – sand in water Sugar in water – table salt in water Acids, bases & salt Acid Base Salt Definition When dissolved in water an acid contains positive hydrogen ions (proton H+). The aqueous solution of a base contains negative hydroxyl ions (OH-). It resulted from the reaction between an acid & a base. Effect on red litmus paper No change It changes red litmus paper to blue. No effect
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