what is called dispersion medium and dispersion phase
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A dispersed phase is formed by a solute-like component or colloidal particles in a colloid.
A dispersion medium on the other hand, is the medium in which the dispersed phase (solute) is suspended in a solvent.
| Dispersed Phase | |||
Solid | Liquid | Gas | ||
Dispersion Medium | Solid | Solid sol Coloured gemstone, ruby glass | Gel Cheese, jelly | Foam Sponge foam, rubber |
Liquid | Sol Mud, milk of magnesia | Emulsion Milk, cream
| Foam Shaving cream
| |
Gas | Aerosol Smoke, automobile exhaust | Aerosol Fog, cloud | None all gases are soluble | |
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