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When a greasy food is spilled on clothing why is it difficult to clean with water alone?
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∙ 12y ago
Oil is hydrophobic or 'water-hating'. It doesn't mix with water so when the water goes away, the oil doesn't follow. Soap, on the other hand, mixes with the oil so when it goes away so does the oil.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt is most unusual to try and "clean" food with water. Clean pots and dishes OK but food!!
In general grease a waterproof substance thus plane water is not going to get into it to shift it.
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∙ 13y agoGrease, fats, and oils are non-polar compounds and do not dissolve well in water, which is polar.
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