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Define the terms dispersed phase and dispersion medium with examples.

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  • The solute-like component that is dispersed in a colloid is known as dispersed phase.
  • The component in which the dispersed phase is suspended is known as the dispersion medium.
  • Examples: -
  1. Aerosol contains liquid as dispersed phase and gas as dispersion medium.
  2. Gel contains liquid as dispersed phase and solid as dispersion medium.

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