Differentiate between lyophilic and lyophobic colloids with an example each.

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Differentiate between lyophilic and lyophobic colloids:
Lyophilic colloids Lyophobic colloids
Colloidal solutions in which the dispersed phase has a considerable affinity for the dispersion medium are called lyophilic (solvent-loving) colloids.
Colloidal solutions in which the dispersed phase has very little affinity or no affinity for the dispersion medium is termed as lyophobic (solvent hating) colloids.
2. Example: Gelatin, protein, and starch. 2. Example: Colloidal solutions of sulphur in water.

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Lyophilic colloids	Lyophobic colloids
Colloidal solutions in which the dispersed phase has a considerable affinity for the dispersion medium are called lyophilic (solvent-loving) colloids.	Colloidal solutions in which the dispersed phase has very little affinity or no affinity for the dispersion medium is termed as lyophobic (solvent hating) colloids.
2. Example: Gelatin, protein, and starch.	2. Example: Colloidal solutions of sulphur in water.