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Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Colloids
![Hydrophobic colloid stages](../../../../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/10474/raw/emulsions.jpg)
Hydrophobic colloid stages
In A, there are two immiscible liquids that are not yet emulsified. In B, an emulsion of Phase II dispersed in Phase I has been formed. In C, the unstable emulsion progressively separates. In D, an emulsifier (purple outline around particles) positions itself on the interface between Phase II and Phase I to stabilize the emulsion.
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