An emulsion consists of

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Q: 54 (CDS-II/2017)
An emulsion consists of

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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0,18,26,16,9,18,1

keywords: 

{'emulsion': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'liquids': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'liquid': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'solids': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'gas': [9, 1, 9, 27]}

An emulsion is a type of mixture consisting of two immiscible (unmixable) liquids. In an emulsion, one liquid is dispersed as tiny droplets within the other liquid. This dispersion occurs when the two liquids are vigorously mixed or shaken together, resulting in the formation of a stable mixture.

Option 1, one liquid and one solid, is not correct. An emulsion involves two liquids, not a liquid and a solid.

Option 2, one liquid and one gas, is also not correct. An emulsion involves two liquids, not a liquid and a gas.

Option 3, two liquids, is indeed correct. An emulsion consists of two immiscible liquids that form a stable mixture.

Option 4, two solids, is not correct. An emulsion does not involve solids; it specifically refers to the mixture of two liquids.

Overall, an emulsion is a mixture of two liquids, where one liquid is dispersed as small droplets throughout the other liquid.