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Chapter 15, Problem 2E
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The structure of a soap molecule is to be drawn and the way in which its structure is related to its function is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Separation of electric charge into a negatively charged end and into a positively charged end is called polarity.
Soap is defined in terms of salts of fatty acid. Soap molecules act as surfactants and emulsifiers, used for household purposes.
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