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The nonpolar end of the detergent molecule attracts the oil molecules spreading them out as the detergent spreads across the water.
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How does detergent spilled on an oil spill break up the spill?
The nonpolar end of the detergent molecule attracts the oil molecules spreading them out as the detergent spreads across the water.
What is the function of liquid detergent in extracting DNA?
It helps break the nuclear membrane of the cell. Detergent containing the compound SDS ( sodiumdodecyl sulfate) is used to break down and emulsify the fat and proteins that make up a cell membrane.
How do you clean up a large laundry detergent spill from garage floor?
kitty litterthen wash it down with dishwashing detergent
When you break or spill something the very first thing you do is clean it up quickly?
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Which detergent will break up oil the best?
tide, as a matter of fact it actually wears your cloth's out faster.
What is the function of the detergent in DNA?
It helps break the nuclear membrane of the cell. Detergent containing the compound SDS ( sodiumdodecyl sulfate) is used to break down and emulsify the fat and proteins that make up a cell membrane.
What will clean up oil the best?
If you are cleaning the oil off of something then use done dish detergent. That's what people use to clean oil off of beards after an oil spill.
Can I use regular by hand dishwashing soap in my dishwasher?
You should not use hand dishwashing detergent in your dishwasher. The suds created by the soap will spill out onto the floor and is very difficult to clean up.
What is soapy detergent?
is just a detergent that foams up
Can you clean the fuel injectors with a fuel treatment?
As long as your fuel treatment contains a detergent. Xtreme Fuel Treatment contains a detergent and a demulisifier and polymerization dispersants to clean injectors, separate water and break up sludge.
What to use to clean up spilled turpentine?
Age of spill is important here, rags if wet will be flammable. CAUTION required! If fumes have dissipated (old spill like leak from container) no really big clean up would be needed, maybe just wipe dissolved dust/dirt with cloth wrung out in warm water with a small quantity of a detergent added.
How do they remove oil from a oil spill?
Controlled burns and skimmers are used. Dispersants allow the oil spill to break up, but does not remove the oil. The oil that has entered the marshes of Louisiana is very difficult to clean up, because the water is very shallow. In general (not specific to the gulf coast spill), oil spill cleanup on shorelines can use biological agents, which use bacteria to break down the oil. Also, spills when it reaches a beach may be blobs of heavy oil-water emulsions and due to weathering that can be rolled up which can be put in plastic bags. Similarly, they can be tar balls picked up with shovels. see related links.
