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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 946

Q946

A colloidal system in which a liquid is dispersed in a liquid is called

A.
Gel
B.
Emulsion
Answer
C.
Sol
D.
Precipitate

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible (nonmixable or unblendable). Emulsions are part of a more general class of two-phase systems of matter called colloids. In an emulsion, one liquid (the dispersed phase) is dispersed in the other (the continuous phase). Examples of emulsions include vinaigrettes, milk, mayonnaise, and some cutting fluids for metal working.