What Are Colloids?

Learn about colloids – one of the major kinds of mixtures. Beyond defining colloid mixtures, this article will cover unique colloidal properties, how to identify a colloid mixture, and applications of colloids in everyday life. Learn more about an essential mixture to lifeforms – colloids!

Topics

  • dispersed phase
  • dispersion medium
  • aerogel
  • mixtures
  • physical chemistry
  • particle science
  • emulsions
  • solid solutions
  • hydrocolloids
  • electrical dispersion
  • mechanical dispersion
  • peptization
  • Tyndall effect
  • Brownian motion
  • continuous phase
  • colloids