In Colloid What Is Sol?

Sol, in physical chemistry, a colloid (aggregate of very fine particles dispersed in a continuous medium) in which the particles are solid and the dispersion medium is fluid. If the dispersion medium is water, the colloid may be called a hydrosol; and if air, an aerosol.

What does sol mean in colloid?

A sol is a colloid made out of solid particles in a continuous liquid medium. Sols are quite stable and show the Tyndall effect. Examples include blood, pigmented ink, cell fluids, paint, antacids and mud. Artificial sols may be prepared by dispersion or condensation.

Is sol and colloids are same?

Colloid is a mixture in which one substance is dispersed in another substance. ... Sol is a type of colloid in which the dispersed phase is solid and dispersed medium is liquid. It is the liquid state of a colloidal solution.