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A colloidal system consisting of a gas dispersed in a solid is called a/an:


A

Aerosol

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Solid Sol

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Foam

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Gel

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Solution

The correct option is B

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.


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