Choose the best answer: A colloidal dispersion of one liquid in another is called (a) a gel, (b) an emulsion, (c) a foam, (d) an aerosol.

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The correct answer is (b) an emulsion, as it best fits the description of a colloidal dispersion of one liquid in another.

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Understand the terms

In order to find the correct answer, it is important to first understand the meaning of each term provided in the options: (a) A gel: A gel is a semi-solid substance that consists of a network of solid particles or liquid droplets dispersed in a liquid. Gels are typically not colloidal dispersions of one liquid in another. (b) An emulsion: An emulsion is a colloidal dispersion in which small droplets of one liquid are dispersed in another liquid in an unstable state. The two liquids do not mix completely due to their immiscibility. (c) A foam: A foam is a colloidal dispersion in which a gas is dispersed in a liquid or solid medium. This option involves a gas and not a liquid in another liquid. (d) An aerosol: An aerosol is a suspension of liquid or solid particles in a gas. In an aerosol, the liquid or solid particles are dispersed in a gas medium, and not in another liquid.
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Identify the correct term for the given situation

Based on the definitions discussed in Step 1, it becomes clear that an emulsion best fits the description of a colloidal dispersion of one liquid in another. Solution: The correct answer is (b) an emulsion.

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