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which of the following is an example of a suspension?
o blood cells in blood plasma
o oxygen dissolved in tissue fluid
o protein in water
o electrolytes in urine
A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are dispersed in a liquid and will settle out over time. Blood cells in blood plasma is a suspension as blood cells are solid - like particles that can settle out if blood is left undisturbed. Oxygen dissolved in tissue fluid is a solution. Protein in water can be a colloid depending on the protein and conditions. Electrolytes in urine are dissolved and form a solution.
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Blood cells in blood plasma