What is the difference between a sol and a gel?

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Sol Gel
Disperse phase is a solid.
Disperse phase is a liquid.
Dispersion medium is a liquid.
Dispersion medium is a solid.
Example: $A s_{2} S_{3}$ , S in water, paints, milk of magnesia etc
Example: Cheese, butter, jellies etc

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Sol	Gel
Disperse phase is a solid.	Disperse phase is a liquid.
Dispersion medium is a liquid.	Dispersion medium is a solid.
Example: $A s_{2} S_{3}$ , S in water, paints, milk of magnesia etc	Example: Cheese, butter, jellies etc