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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.

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