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Multiple Choice
In the context of mixtures in chemistry, how is an emulsion different from a solution?
A
An emulsion consists of a solid dissolved in a liquid, whereas a solution consists of two immiscible liquids.
B
An emulsion contains only gases dissolved in liquids, whereas a solution contains only solids dissolved in liquids.
C
An emulsion is a colloid of one liquid dispersed in another (often stabilized by an emulsifier), whereas a solution is a homogeneous mixture at the molecular or ionic level.
D
An emulsion is always a homogeneous mixture, whereas a solution is always heterogeneous and separates on standing.