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Emulsions are colloids in which both dis...

Emulsions are colloids in which both dispersed phase and dispersion medium are

A

liquids

B

solids

C

gases

D

vapors

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Emulsions are liquid-liquid colloidal systems, i.e. the dispersion of finely divided droplets in another liquid. If a mixture of two immiscible or partially miscible liquids is shaken, a coarse dispersion of one liquid in the other is obtained which is called emulsion. Generally, one of the two liquids is wter.
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  • Dispersed phase and sispersion medium for fog are :

    A
    solid , liquid
    B
    liquid, liquid
    C
    liquid, gas
    D
    gas, liquid

  • Cloud of fog is a colloidal system in which the dispersed phase and dispersed medium are

    A
    gas, liquid
    B
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    C
    liquid, liquid
    D
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    A
    an emulsion
    B
    an areosol
    C
    gel
    D
    a foam

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