Soaps form micelles when added to water and can
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Updated on: 11/11/2016 05:22 AM Due on: 11/11/2016
Soaps form micelles when added to water and can be used to remove dirt or grease from surfaces. The dirt or grease molecules get trapped inside the micelle and can be easily washed away using water.
Which of the following statements are correct concerning the use of soap to remove dirt or grease from an object
Check all that apply.
| Soaps have a polar end and a nonpolar end. |
| The core of a micelle is formed by hydrocarbon chains. |
| The nonpolar end of the soap attracts the water molecules surrounding it. |
| The polar end of a soap particle interacts with the water molecule. |
| The hydrocarbon chain is attracted to the water molecules. |
| The dirt particles are generally nonpolar. |
| Soaps are fat molecules. |
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Solution: Soaps form micelles when added to water and can