Question

Butter is an example of:

• A. Sol
• B. Solid sol
• C. Gel
• D. Emulsion

Answer 1

The correct option is C Gel

Butter is a dairy product containing up to 80% butterf at (in commercial products) which is solid when chilled and at room temperature.
The major part of butter is solid and the remaining is liquid.
Therefore, for butter, liquid is dispersed in solid.

Type	Dispersed phase	Dispersion medium
Sol	Solid	Liquid
Solid sol	Solid	Solid
Gel	Liquid	Solid
Emulsion	Liquid	Liquid

Butter is an example of gel.
Option (c) is the correct option.