Statement I: Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes they separate into two layers on s

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Statement I: Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes they separate into two layers on standing. 
Statement II: For stabilisation of an emulsion, excess of electrolyte is added.

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

Emulsions are unstable. But they are stabilized by adding emulsifying agents (like proteins/gums), not by adding excess electrolytes, which would coagulate them.