Question

An example of a colloid is___________

Answer 1

Colloids: A colloid is a heterogeneous mixture in which the size of particles of a colloid is not visible to the naked eye but is bigger than the size of the particles of a true solution. Examples: Ice cream, milk, margarine, foam, jelly, cheese, butter, etc.

Dispersed phase: The particles of a colloid that is distributed in the medium are called the dispersed phase.

Dispersion medium: The medium in which the particles of a colloid are distributed is called the dispersed medium.

Example: Milk is a colloidal solution in which fat or oil particles (dispersed phase) are distributed in water (dispersion medium).

Therefore, an example of a colloid is milk.