Particles slightly larger than molecules can become dispersed in water without settling out. This type of watery mixture is called a(n):

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A colloid is a type of mixture where particles, usually between 1-1000 nanometers in size, are suspended in a medium (in this case, water) and do not settle out. Solvent and solute both refer to components of a solution, where a solute is dissolved in a solvent. An aqueous solution specifically refers to a solution where water is the solvent.

Particles Slightly Larger Than Molecules Can Become Dispersed in Water