Lyophilic Sols vs Lyophobic Sols Sols are colloidal systems in which a solid is dispersed in a liquid. There are two types of sols – (1) Lyophobic Sols and (2). Lyophilic Sols (1). Lyophilic sols: They are solvent loving sols. In lyophilic sols, the dispersed phase shows a positive affinity […]
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Difference between True Solution, Colloidal Solution and Suspension: A Comparison Table
True Solution vs Colloidal Solution vs Suspension Based on the nature of particle size, solutions are classified into THREE categories, namely (1) True Solution, (2) Colloidal Solution and (3) Suspension. Apart from the size differences of particles, these sub-categories of solutions also show considerable difference in their nature, colour, filterability […]
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Difference between Sol and Gel: A Comparison Table
Sol vs Gel The present post discusses about the Difference between Sol and Gel. Sol, Gel and Emulsion are the different states of colloidal solutions. Sol: The liquid state of a colloidal solution is called the sol. Gel: The solid or semi-solid (Jelly like) stage of a colloidal solution is […]
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Difference between Colloids and Crystalloids: A Comparison Table
Colloids vs Crystalloids Difference between Colloids and Crystalloids: This article is about the Difference between Crystalloids and Colloids with a comparison table. First lets see what are Colloids and Crystalloids. Colloids: Colloids are homogeneous non-crystalline substances containing large molecules or ultramicroscopic particles of one substance dispersed in a second substance. […]
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