Colloids

• Colloids are a stable intermediate state between a solution and a suspension

• A sol is a colloidal dispersion of a solid in a fluid

  • milk of magnesia, mud

• A gel is a colloidal dispersion that has structure that prevents it from flowing

  • jello, jelly, cheese, butter

• An emulsion is a colloidal dispersion of one immiscible liquid in another

  • mayonnaise

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