Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 15, Problem 4E
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A micelle and the statement “Micelles are important in the process of washing” is to be explained.

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Separation of electric charges into the negatively charged end and a positively charged end is called polarity.

Soap is defined as a sodium or potassium salt of a long chain of a fatty acid. A soap molecule acts as a surfactant and emulsifying agent for household purposes.

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