Question

Explain the term Colloid using example.

Answer 1

Colloid:

1. A solution in which the size of the solute particles is intermediate between those in true solutions and suspensions and particles of one substance are suspended in another substance is called a colloidal solution.
2. It is a heterogeneous mixture in which the component present in a smaller amount is called the dispersed phase while the other present in excess is referred to as the dispersion medium.
3. Example - Milk is a colloidal solution in which oil is dispersed in water.