You are given three unknown samples stored in screw-capped containers and was told to analyse them. You noted that Container A is cloudy and have some particles that are staying near the bottom of the container. Container B is translucent while Container C is transparent. If the contents of Container A can be separated by simple decantation,what is the particle size that BEST describes its composition? i. <1 nm ii. 1 nm iii. 1 nm-100 nm iv. >1000 nm

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You are given three unknown samples stored in screw-capped
containers and was told to analyse them. You noted that Container A is
cloudy and have some particles that are staying near the bottom of the
container. Container B is translucent while Container C is transparent. If the
contents of Container A can be separated by simple decantation,what is
the particle size that BEST describes its composition?
i. <1 nm
ii. 1 nm
iii. 1 nm-100 nm
iv. >1000 nm

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