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A colloid is a mixture of tiny particles dispersed in another medium, such as milk, smoke, or gelatin. Learn how to distinguish a colloid from a solution or a suspension, and how to prepare a colloid by mechanical action or chemical reactions. Learn what colloids are, how they differ from solutions and suspensions, and how they are classified based on physical state, nature of interaction and type of particles. Explore the examples, properties and applications of colloids with practice problems and FAQs. A colloid is one of the three primary types of mixtures, with the other two being a solution and suspension. A colloid is a solution that has particles ranging between 1 and 1000 nanometers (10-9 meters) in diameter, yet is still able to remain evenly distributed throughout the solution. Because colloid is multiple phases, it has very different properties compared to fully mixed, continuous solution.
