Which of the following define or describe an emulsion? Select all answer choices that apply A. the internal phase is the dispersed phase B. none of these are correct so this is the answer C. a liquid dispersed throughout another liquid in which it is not soluble or with which it is not miscible D. the external phase is the vehicle or the continuous phase
Question
Which of the following define or describe an emulsion?
Select all answer choices that apply
A. the internal phase is the dispersed phase
B. none of these are correct so this is the answer
C. a liquid dispersed throughout another liquid in which it is not soluble or with which it is not miscible
D. the external phase is the vehicle or the continuous phase
Solution
The correct answers that define or describe an emulsion are:
A. the internal phase is the dispersed phase
C. a liquid dispersed throughout another liquid in which it is not soluble or with which it is not miscible
D. the external phase is the vehicle or the continuous phase
Option B is incorrect because it does not provide a definition or description of an emulsion. An emulsion is a system of two immiscible liquids, one of which is dispersed as droplets (internal phase) within the other (external phase).
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