What type of colloid is formed when a solid is dispersed in a liquid?
A) foam
B) aerosol
C) sol
D) emulsion
E) gel

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A sol is a type of colloid in which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid. Examples of sols include blood, paint, and ink. Foam involves a gas dispersed in a liquid, aerosol involves a liquid or solid dispersed in a gas, emulsion involves liquid dispersed in liquid, and gel involves solid dispersed in liquid to form a solid-like substance.

What Type of Colloid Is Formed When a Solid Is