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Smoke is an example of :

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Identify the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium in smoke.
Updated On: Oct 31, 2026
  • Solid dispersed in solid
  • Gas dispersed in liquid
  • Solid dispersed in gas
  • Gas dispersed in solid
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Smoke consists of fine solid particles (carbon, ash) suspended in air.
Dispersed phase = solid; dispersion medium = gas, so it is an aerosol (solid in gas).
(Gas in liquid is foam; gas in solid is solid foam such as pumice; solid in solid is a solid sol such as coloured glass.)
Answer: (3) Solid dispersed in gas
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