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which criteria are responsible for deciding whether a heterogeneous mixture is a colloid or a suspension?

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The differences, as illustrated by the attached table, are that the particles of a colloid are smaller than those of a suspension, and that the particles do not separate out in a colloid but they do in a suspension. As an extension of the latter property, a colloid cannot be separated by filtration while a suspension can be. The optical properties are useful to make a quick determination. 
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Answer: I took a long look at the chart provided and chose C whether it can be separated into simpler substances through physical separation techniques and this answer is wrong

Explanation: I just took the test on Plato and C whether it can be separated into simpler substances through physical separation techniques and this answer is wrong

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