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What is a mixture where the particles in a solvent are so large that they settle out unless the mixture is constantly stirred or agitated?

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A mixture where large particles settle unless stirred, is a suspension, a heterogeneous mixture with particle sizes over 1000 nanometers.

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A mixture where the particles in a solvent are so large that they settle out unless the mixture is constantly stirred or agitated is known as a suspension. Suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures where the particle size is generally over 1000 nanometers, and these particles are visible or with a magnifying glass. Unlike a solution, the dispersed particles can be separated from the dispersion medium by filtering. An example of a suspension is a mixture of dirt and water, which appears cloudy and the dirt particles will settle if not continuously stirred.

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