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Write the dispersed phase and dispersion medium of the following colloidal systems: 

 (i) Smoke (ii) Milk

Answer

Dispersion medium means the medium in which the substance in form of colloidal particles and dispersed phase means the substance distributed in the dispersion medium in form of colloidal particles.

 

(i) Dispersed phase in smoke: Solid and dispersion medium in smoke: Gas

(ii) Dispersed phase in milk: Liquid Fat and dispersion medium in milk: Water

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