Question

question 8 (2 points)
a dispersion of one liquid phase in another liquid with which it is immiscible is called
a(n) ______.

a) amalgam

b) sol

c) gel

d) emulsion

Explanation:

• Option a: Amalgam is a mixture of mercury with another metal, not two immiscible liquids.
• Option b: Sol is a colloid with solid dispersed in liquid, not liquid in liquid.
• Option c: Gel is a colloid with liquid dispersed in solid, not liquid in liquid.
• Option d: Emulsion is defined as a dispersion of one liquid in another immiscible liquid.

Answer:

d) emulsion