Question 9

How are the colloidal solutions classified on the basis of physical states of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium?

Answer

One criterion for classifying colloids is the physical state of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium. Depending upon the type of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium (solid, liquid, or gas), there can be eight types of colloidal systems.

Dispersed phase Dispersion medium Type of colloid Example

1.

Solid

Solid Solid Sol Gemstone

2.

Solid

Liquid Sol Paint

3.

Solid

Gas Aerosol Smoke

4.

Liquid

Solid Gel Cheese

5.

Liquid

Liquid Emulsion Milk

6.

Liquid

Gas Aerosol Fog

7.

Gas

Solid Solid foam Pumice stone

8.

Gas

Liquid Foam Froth

 

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