Question

Explain about the classification of colloids based on the physical state of dispersed phase and dispersion medium with example.

Answer 1

S.No.	Dispersion medium	Dispersed phase	Name of the colloids	Examples
1.	Gas	Liquid	Liquid  Aerosol	Fog
2.	Gas	Solid	Solid Aerosol	smoke
3.	Liquid	Gas	Foam	soda water
4.	Liquid	Liquid	Emulsion	Milk
5.	Liquid	Solid	Sol	Ink
6.	Solid	Gas	Solid Foam	Pumice stone
7.	Solid	Liquid	Gel	Butter
8.	Solid	Solid	Solid sol	Pearls