Question

The molecules that make up soap have a region that contains polar covalent bonds and a region that contains nonpolar covalent bonds. How does this property explain the ability of soap molecules to help remove oils from your skin when you wash?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The cleansing action of soaps is predicated on the nature of soaps as we have it.

• A soap has the ability to remove dirt from materials.
• The cleansing action of a soap is related to the structure of its molecule.
• A molecule of soap has dual structure with polar head that is water loving and a long hydrocarbon tail which is hydrophobic.
• The structure enables soap molecules to emulsify an organic dirt present on a fabric in water.
• The soap causes the suspension of tiny oil droplets in the aqueous medium.