Question

Explain the type of emulsions giving example

Answer 1

water in oil emulsions-butter

oil in water emulsions-milk

Answer 2

Answer:

Emulsion is defined as the colloidal solution in which both the dispersed phase and dispersion medium are liquids.

There are two types of emulsions:

(a) Oil in water type: Here, water is the dispersion medium while oil is the dispersed phase. For example: milk, vanishing cream, etc.

(b) Water in oil type: Here, oil is the dispersion medium while water is the dispersed phase. For example: cold cream, butter, etc.