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A "colloidal system" can be defined as one of these states finely dispersed in another. These colloids have special properties that are of great practical importance. There are various examples of colloidal systems that can be considered. The following table shows the classification of colloids and contains examples of each type.Continuous phase
Gas
Liquid
Solid
Dispersed phaseGasNone
Foam (shaving cream)
Solid foam (polystyrene cup)
LiquidLiquid aerosol (fog, mist)
Emulsion (mayonnaise, milk)
Gel (Gelatin)
SolidSolid aerosol (dust, smoke)
Sol (paint, mud)
Solid sol (Stained glass)
Colloid systems usually have dimensions of less than 1 micron, which results in a very high surface-to-volume ratio. Therefore, surface chemistry plays a very important part in the study of colloidal systems.
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Is mixture of chalk and water is a colloid?
No, a mixture of chalk and water is not a colloid. A colloid is a mixture where one substance is evenly dispersed in another substance, forming a homogeneous mixture. Since chalk does not form a homogeneous mixture with water, it is not considered a colloid.
Are colloid mixtures?
yes a colloid is a mixture.
Is a colloid a homogenous mixture?
A colloid is actually a heterogeneous mixture. HETEROGENEOUS MIXTURE- Heterogeneous mixture means the mixture in which the particles are not uniformly mixed with each other. In a colloid the particles are very very minute and so are not visible to our eyes. For example milk is colloid. So according to me colloid mixture appears to be a homogeneous mixture but actually it is a heterogeneous mixture.
Is Gatorade a colloid?
Pepsi is mixture of elements
What types of mixture are cream and butter?
I Don't Know. That's what I'm trying to find out! the answer is colloid
What are 3 types of the types of mixture?
The three basic types of mixtures in Chemistry are suspension mixture, colloidal mixture and solution.
What are two good examples of a colloid?
A colloid is a mixture that appears to be a solution but it is actually a mechanical mixture. Two examples of a colloid are : MILK and STARCH DISSOLVED IN WATER.
What is the difference between colloid solution to colloid mixture?
Well they are the same thing because a solution is a type of mixture. If there had to be a difference a colloid solution is when particles are mixed as a colloid in water but a colloid mixture could be anything: a gas colloid, a liquid colloid or a solid colloid. Or any of those three mixed together! It is complicated but basically the difference is that one is particles spread thought mixture and one isn't. Hope it helps :)
What is a homogeneous mixture where particles are suspended?
A homogeneous mixture where particles are suspended is known as a colloid. In a colloid, the particles are not fully dissolved but are evenly distributed throughout the mixture, giving it a uniform appearance. Examples of colloids include milk, fog, and gelatin.
How tyndall effect can help you determine if a mixture is a colloid or not?
The Tyndall Effect can help determine if a mixture is a colloid by observing if the mixture scatters light. Colloids will scatter light, causing the light beam to become visible when passing through the mixture. If the mixture does not scatter light, it is likely not a colloid.
Is gold a colloid?
No, gold is not a colloid. Gold is a pure element and does not form a colloid by dispersing into another substance.
Components of colloid?
mixture and unions
