Question

Butter is an example of which type of colloid?

Answer 1

A colloidal solution in which both the dispersed phase and dispersion medium are liquids is called an Emulsion. Gels is that kind of colloid in which the dispersed phase is a liquid and the dispersion medium is a solid.

Answer 2

Butter is an example of solid emulsion type colloid.

Butter is called colloid because it can be dispersed in the form of either fat or liquid.

When butter remains in its solid form it is called gel colloid.

When butter stays in its liquid state it is called emulsion.

Butter is a dairy product that contains up to 80% butterfat which is solid in state when preserved in chilled environment and at room temperature.