Question

what should this mixture be classified as?
colloid
compound
solution
suspension

Explanation:

1. A colloid has particles that do not settle out easily and are intermediate in size between a solution and a suspension.
2. A compound is a pure - substance made of two or more elements chemically combined.
3. A solution has very small particles that are uniformly distributed and do not settle out.
4. A suspension has larger particles that will settle out over time. In the picture, the particles in the lower part of the container have settled out, which is characteristic of a suspension.

Answer:

suspension