Dispersed Phase

Dispersing Medium

Type

Examples

Liquid

Gas

Aerosol

Fog, clouds, mist

Solid

Gas

Aerosol

Smoke, automobile exhaust

Gas

Liquid

Foam

Shaving cream

Liquid

Liquid

Emulsion

Milk, face cream

Solid

Liquid

Sol

Milk of magnesia, mud

Gas

Solid

Foam

Sponge, pumice

Liquid

Solid

Gel

Jelly, cheese, butter

Solid

Solid

Solid sol

Coloured gemstone,

milky glass