A colloidal system consisting of a gas dispersed in a solid is called a/an:
Solid Sol
Answer: B
Explanation for correct option:
(B) Solid sol: Colloid of gas dispersed in solid is called solid sol. Solid sol includes gems, colored glass, ruby stone, alloys etc.
Explanation for incorrect options:
(A) Aerosol: An aerosol is a suspension of liquid or solid particles of gas. Aerosol is minute particles suspended in the atmosphere. Aerosol includes fog, mist, dust, smoke etc.
(C) Foam: A foam is a colloid in which a gas is dispersed in a liquid medium. Which include rubber, sponge, shaving cream etc.
(D) Gel: Gels are colloids in which the liquid medium has become viscous enough to have become more or less solid. Which includes cheese, butter, jellies etc.
Hence option (B) is correct, A colloidal system consisting of a gas dispersed in a solid is Solid sol.