Describe the behavior of soap in water. Grease molecules are usually nonpolar hydrocarbons. Assume that grease is introduced to a colloidal mixture of soap and water. Identify the site which is most likely to contain the grease molecule. A) I B) II C) III D) IV
Added by Steven P.
Close
Step 1
The grease molecule is most likely Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Sri K and 86 other Chemistry 101 educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Cleaning action of soap occurs because: (a) non-polar tails of soap molecules dissolve in grease (b) oil and grease dissolved into hydrophilic centres of soap micelles acid washed away (c) hydrophilic head dissolve in grease (d) grease dissolve in soap solution
Which statement explains the cleaning action of soap on greasy dishes? The soap chemically breaks down the grease into smaller, more water-soluble molecules. The soap hydrates the grease with its polar head groups and holds it in suspension. The soap changes the water-solubility of the grease so that it is easily dissolved by the water. The grease is trapped inside the hydrophobic interior of micelles made of soap molecules.
Adi S.
1. Which of the following is a product of the saponification reaction of fats and oils? A. Water B. Triglycerides C. Glycerol D. Fatty acids 2. The term that describes nonpolar molecules surrounded by soap molecules in an aqueous environment is _____.
Sri K.
Recommended Textbooks
Chemistry: Structure and Properties
Chemistry The Central Science
Chemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD