Practice - Soaps and Detergents: How They Work (Emulsification)
Practice Questions
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What is the role of a hydrophilic head in soap?
💡 Hint: Think about what part of soap interacts with water.
What do micelles do?
💡 Hint: What happens to oil when inside a micelle?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What do soaps use to remove grease from surfaces?
💡 Hint: Remember what parts of the soap interact with what.
True or False: Micelles are ineffective at trapping grease.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you wash with soap.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an ideal soap product that would maximize the emulsification process. Explain your considerations.
💡 Hint: Think about what properties make soaps dissolve better.
Analyze a common household product's emulsification efficiency. What improvements could enhance its cleaning performance?
💡 Hint: What specific ingredients can affect emulsification?
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