Chapter 23.4, Problem 23.10P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the micelle in a saturated fatty acid salt has to be drawn and their parts need to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Micelle formation:

A sphere-shaped cluster formed when the accumulation of soap or detergent molecules so that their hydrophilic ends are on the surface and hydrophobic ends is in the centre are formed

Acids have two different parts

1. (1) Hydrophilic (water-loving),
2. (2) Hydrophobic (water-fearing).

Hydrophilic (water-loving):

The compound has the carboxyl group ($\text{COOH}$) is called as hydrophilic.

Hydrophobic (water-fearing):

The compound has alkyl chain group is called as hydrophilic.