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To mix things that wouldn't otherwise mix -- such as an insoluble solid in a liquid, or two liquid that do not mix (like oil and water). The purpose depends on what you want it for! For instance, most people like salad dressing to be of one consistency, so the purpose of the oil-vinegar emulsion is make it nicer to eat!

Well, an insoluble solid in a liquid isNOT an emulsion, but a SUSPENSION.

Emulsions are always mixtures of inmiscible liquids. Example: Mayonnaise.

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the dispersed phase will get dispersed into the continuous phase and will blend. this usually happens because of a special use that would come out the end product that is needed hence is why it is made.

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How does emulsion work

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