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How are colloids classified on the basis of nature of the dispersion medium ?

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On the basis of nature of dispersion medium colloids are classfied as follows.
`to` If the dispersion medium is 'air' , the sols are called aerosols. Eg: Smoke.
`to` If the dispersion medium is 'water' the sols are called Hydrosol (or) aquasol. Eg : Starch solution.
`to` If the dispersion medium is 'alcohol' then the sols are called alcosols.
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