hydrophilic vs. hydrophobic colloid

[superduper12]

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this what EK has

"colloidal particles may be attracted (lyophilic) or repelled (lyophobic) by their dispersion medium. The dispersion medium in a colloid is analogous to the solvent in a solution. Lyophobic colloids form when amphipathic or charged particles adsorb to the surface of the colloidal particles stabilizing them in the dispersion or medium. Protein in water is an example of a lyophilic colloid; emulsyfied fat in water is an example of lyophobic colloid"

I don't quite understand...could some explain?...protein's are charged too but ek is saying that they are lyophilic.

 

[superduper12]

i just figured it out.

lyophobic colloid molecules can be kept in suspension by adsorption of ions on the surface of molecule

lyophilic colloid molecules (like protein) attract water