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part 1 - general science
mayonnaise is an example of
a a precipitate.
b an emulsion.
c a solute.
d a gel.
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Mayonnaise is a mixture of oil and water stabilized by an emulsifier (like egg yolk). An emulsion is a mixture of two immiscible liquids (in this case, oil and water) where one is dispersed in the other. A precipitate is a solid formed from a solution. A solute is a substance dissolved in a solvent. A gel is a semi - solid where a liquid is dispersed in a solid. Since mayonnaise fits the definition of an emulsion, the answer is B.
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B. an emulsion.