Table
Types of Colloids
Dispersed phase | Dispersion medium | Example |
---|---|---|
Solid | Solid | Solid sol.. Minerals and rocks, gems |
Solid | Liquid | Sol, gold sol.. Sulphur sol. |
Solid | Gas | Aerosol, smoke |
Liquid | Liquid | Emulsion, milk |
Liquid | Solid | Gel, cheese, jellies |
Liquid | Gas | Liquid aerosol, cloud |
Gas | Liquid | Foam, froth in air |
Gas | Solid | Solid foam, pumic stone |