You are presented with a Glass #1 of white liquid, through which little or no light passes. Upon standing, it does not change. Glass # 2 contains a brown liquid, through which little or no light passes. Upon standing, a brown solid settles to the bottom of a clear liquid. Based on what we have learned, which best classifies the contents of the two glasses?

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You are presented with a Glass #1 of white liquid, through which little or no light passes. Upon standing, it does not change. Glass # 2 contains a brown liquid, through which little or no light passes. Upon standing, a brown solid settles to the bottom of a clear liquid. Based on what we have learned, which best classifies the contents of the two glasses?

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