Question

What are the dispersed phase and dispersed medium of smoke?

• A. Solid dispersed in solid
• B. Liquid dispersed in solid
• C. Gas dispersed in solid
• D. Solid dispersed in liquid

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Solid dispersed in liquid

Smoke is a heterogeneous mixture in which solid particles are dispersed in the air. Hence, the dispersed phase of smoke is solid while it's dispersion medium is gaseous in state.