An emulsion contains
A)the dispersed or discontinuous phase.
B)the dispersion or continuous phase.
C)a stabilizing compound.
D)all of the above answers are correct
E)none of the above answers is correct

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of the given options are correct for an emulsion. The dispersed/dispersion phases refer to the two immiscible liquids that are mixed to form the emulsion. A stabilizing compound is necessary to keep the two phases from separating. Therefore, all of the options are correct. An emulsion contains both the dispersed or discontinuous phase and the dispersion or continuous phase, as well as a stabilizing compound to keep the two phases from separating. Therefore, option D ("all of the above answers are correct") is the best choice.

An Emulsion Contains