Elements, Compounds,

Solutions, Colloids, & Suspensions

The following flashcards are to practice the examples of elements, compounds, solutions, colloids, & suspensions.

Copper Sulfate & water

(CuSO4 & H2O)

Solution

Sulfur(S)

Element

Muddy Water(rocks, org. matter &

water)

Suspension

Mercury (Hg)

Element

Hematite (or rust)(Fe2O3)

Compound

Salt water(NaCl & H2O)

Solution

Bromine (Br)

Element

Water(H2O)

Compound

Hydrogen Peroxide(H2O2)

Compound

Windex window cleaner

(NH3, H2O, colorings, etc.)

Solution

Nitrogen (N2)

Element

Nail Polish Remover(acetone, water,

etc.)

Solution

Vinegar(HC2H3O2 + H2O)

Solution

Copper(Cu)

Element

Milk(various organic

materials & water)

Colloid

Sulfuric Acid(H2SO4)

Compound

Oil Based paint

Suspension

Orange Juice

Suspension

Gummy Bear in water

(sugar, water & colorings)

Colloid

Sodium Chromate &water

(Na2CrO4 & H2O)

Solution

Copper Sulfate crystals(CuSO4)

Compound

Gatorade(water, sugar &

colorings)

Colloid

Rubbing Alcohol(C3H7OH + H2O)

Solution

Laundry bleach(NaOCl, water, etc.)

Solution

Consider the following test results:

Clear no particles settle out no Tyndall effect nothing in filter paper

Solution

Chocolate milk(milk, water, syrup,

etc.)

Suspension

Consider the following test results:

CloudyParticles settle outThe Tyndall effect is blocked

out (so there is NO Tyndall effect)

Solid material shows up in filter paper

Suspension

Soda (unopened)(water, sugar, CO2 +

colorings)

Solution

Italian salad dressing

(oil, water, spices, vinegar, etc.)

Suspension

Consider the following test results:Clear

No particles settle outIt does have a Tyndall effectNothing in the filter paper

Colloid

Aerosol Hairspray(Aquanet)

Suspension