Is milk a type of colloid?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 20 May 2026
Answer
Milk is a liquid-state colloid specifically an oil-in-water emulsion:
- Dispersed phase: Fat globules (liquid)
- Dispersion medium: Aqueous solution (water + lactose + proteins)
- Stabiliser: Casein protein (emulsifier)
- Shows the Tyndall effect (confirms colloid)