Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 12 - Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Highlight Problems - Page 444: 106

Answer

Soaps are salts of long fatty acids. They are amphipathic in nature. They contain a polar head which interacts with polar molecules such as water hence it is miscible in water. The nonpolar head enables them to interact with organic substances such as grease. Hence they can remove oily/grease marks from hands.

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Soaps are salts of long fatty acids. They are amphipathic in nature. They contain a polar head which interacts with polar molecules such as water hence it is miscible in water. The nonpolar head enables them to interact with organic substances such as grease. Hence they can remove oily/grease marks from hands.
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