Question 1 Report
Commercial deodorant is an example of a colloid called
Colloids are classified based on the physical states of the dispersed phase (the substance spread throughout) and the dispersion medium (the substance in which it is spread). The main types include:
| Colloid type | Dispersed phase | Dispersion medium | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerosol | Liquid or solid | Gas | Deodorant spray, fog |
| Sol | Solid | Liquid | Paint, ink |
| Foam | Gas | Liquid or solid | Whipped cream, sponge |
| Emulsion | Liquid | Liquid | Milk, mayonnaise |
A commercial deodorant spray works by dispersing tiny liquid droplets (the fragrance and active ingredients) into the air (a gas). This makes it an aerosol - a colloid in which a liquid is dispersed in a gas.
It is not a foam (gas in liquid/solid), not an emulsion (liquid in liquid), and not a sol (solid in liquid).
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