Colloids

1. Introduction to Colloids

1. A colloid is a heterogeneous mixture where one substance is dispersed in another substance.
2. The dispersed particles are between 1 and 1000 nm in size, which is larger than molecules but smaller than particles in suspensions.
3. Dispersed phase: The substance present in smaller quantity.
4. Dispersion medium: The substance in which the dispersed phase is distributed.

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