Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are the two differing properties of micelle soap molecules?
What are the two differing properties of micelle soap molecules?
Hydrophilic and hydrophobic
How does soap align at the surface of water?
How does soap align at the surface of water?
With the hydrophobic tail protruding out of water and the ionic end in water
What is the formation called when soap molecules form clusters with hydrophobic tails in the interior and ionic ends on the surface?
What is the formation called when soap molecules form clusters with hydrophobic tails in the interior and ionic ends on the surface?
Micelle
What is the unique orientation of soap molecules inside water?
What is the unique orientation of soap molecules inside water?
Signup and view all the answers
Why do soap micelles stay in solution as a colloid?
Why do soap micelles stay in solution as a colloid?
Signup and view all the answers
How does soap in the form of micelle help in cleaning?
How does soap in the form of micelle help in cleaning?
Signup and view all the answers
Why does a soap solution appear cloudy?
Why does a soap solution appear cloudy?
Signup and view all the answers
Why won't soap micelles come together to precipitate?
Why won't soap micelles come together to precipitate?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of adding soap solution to water in the given activity?
What is the purpose of adding soap solution to water in the given activity?
Signup and view all the answers
What property of soap makes it effective in rinsing away suspended dirt in micelles?
What property of soap makes it effective in rinsing away suspended dirt in micelles?
Signup and view all the answers
