Practice Soaps and Detergents: How They Work (Emulsification) - 7.1.2 | Chemistry and Society: Impact and Responsibility | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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7.1.2 - Soaps and Detergents: How They Work (Emulsification)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the role of a hydrophilic head in soap?

💡 Hint: Think about what part of soap interacts with water.

Question 2

Easy

What do micelles do?

💡 Hint: What happens to oil when inside a micelle?

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What do soaps use to remove grease from surfaces?

  • Hydrophobic tails
  • Hydrophilic heads
  • Both

💡 Hint: Remember what parts of the soap interact with what.

Question 2

True or False: Micelles are ineffective at trapping grease.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you wash with soap.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an ideal soap product that would maximize the emulsification process. Explain your considerations.

💡 Hint: Think about what properties make soaps dissolve better.

Question 2

Analyze a common household product's emulsification efficiency. What improvements could enhance its cleaning performance?

💡 Hint: What specific ingredients can affect emulsification?

Challenge and get performance evaluation