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October 28, 2022 at 10:07 pm #23061
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Sol and gel are examples of colloids
Explanation:
Let us first understand what is a colloid. A colloid is a mixture wherein a substance with microscopically dispersed insoluble particles is suspended throughout another substance.
Now coming to sol and gel,
Sol is a colloid system wherein solid particles are distributed in a liquid substance. For example Cell fluids.
Gel is a colloidal system wherein liquid particles are distributed in a solid media forming a colloidal solution. For example Jellies.