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What are the five types of colloids? Describe each

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Aerosols- when liquids and gas are added to a medium, you create an aerosol. E.g. hairspray.

Foams- when gas’s particles are added to a liquid medium. E.g. whipped cream

Emulsions- when liquid particles combine with a liquid medium. E.g. mayonnaise

Sols- combine solid particles with a liquid medium. E.g. blood

Gels- add liquid particles to solid mediums. It’s more solid to a sol. E.g. toothpaste
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