Question

Explain the following term:

Phases of a colloidal solution.

Answer 1

A colloidal solution consists of two distinct phases: the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium. The dispersed phase is made up of tiny particles (1 to 1000 nm) distributed throughout the medium, while the dispersion medium is the continuous phase in which these particles are suspended. Together, they form a heterogeneous system exhibiting unique properties such as the Tyndall effect and Brownian motion.