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The molecules of a soap can surround oil molecules and bind to them, releasing their hold on materials and surfaces. The slippery soap does not attach to other molecules, and can be washed away.
Grease itself is oil bound to a complex soap, that does not let it easily flow away from the lubricated surface.
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∙ 14y agoSoap/detergent reduces the surface tension of water allowing the soap to facilitate the removal of grease , oils and dirt .
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Soap can remove grease and oil from your skin because it acts as what?
Soap can remove grease and oil from your skin because it acts as an emulsifying agent. When mixed with water, soap can clean the skin because it suspends oils and dirt so that this can be removed easily. By itself, water cannot remove oil or grease from skin.
Soap helps romove grease from clothes because?
Fatty acid salts act as soap to remove grease because of their nonpolar tail and their polar head. This structure allows otherwise insoluble particles in water to become soluble and then washed away.
Why doesn't grease on clothing come out with cold water?
no. b'cause cold water has sort of bigger atoms or molicules so it would be no help for you
Are you to send hot or cold water down the disposal when you spill hamburger grease down the drain. This caused a fight mother-in law says cold water husband says hot soapy water who is right?
Well, if the husband is the only one saying soapy, then he is right. As far as I know, the temperature doesn't make a difference. However, the reason we use soap at all is because water doesn't dissolve and wash away oils or grease, but soap does, so yes. You do need soap. Also, depending on how much grease there is, hot might be better because it can dissolve more grease, but you can always just use more soap and water.
When you add soap to water what happens to the waters molecules?
The soap molecules have an end that likes water and hates grease and an end that loves grease and hates water. Given this structure the soap can form a layer attached to grease and water to carry off greasy dirt when you wash. Water alone would not remove the grease.
Soap can remove grease and oil from your skin because it acts as what?
Soap can remove grease and oil from your skin because it acts as an emulsifying agent. When mixed with water, soap can clean the skin because it suspends oils and dirt so that this can be removed easily. By itself, water cannot remove oil or grease from skin.
How does sodium hydroxide work to remove the grease in drain cleaners?
The sodium hydroxide turns the grease into soap, which is soluble in water (the grease isn't). When water is flushed down the drain, the soap gets taken with it, and removes the grease causing the blockage.
How do you wash a car?
Soap, water, sponge and elbow grease.
How much dawn dish soap do you need for grease?
It depends on what kind of grease, how much grease, how water is used, and the temperature of the water among other factors.
Why does using soap help you wash grease off of your hands?
Soap cleanses youre greasy hands like this. When soap is rubbed on youre greasy hands, the molecules seperate and break up the grease. And when water is used, it washes away both the soap and grease.
How did the shipyard launch such a huge ship into the water?
Shipyard workers would line the slipway with grease and soap and slide the ship into the water. The launch of the Titanic took over 25 tons of grease and soap.
How did the shipyard workers launch a huge ship into the water?
Shipyard workers would line the slipway with grease and soap and slide the ship into the water. The launch of the Titanic took over 25 tons of grease and soap.
What is the best cleaning Brands?
Household soap. hot water and elbow grease.
How do you clean stainless steel cooking pots?
Soap, water & elbow grease.
How do you clean burnt on grease in ceramic oven?
With soap and water or cleaning spray
What can you use to get grease stains out of clothes?
The best way to get grease out of clothes is to wash the soiled garment immediately. If cool water and laundry soap do not remove the stain, dish soap - which is made for cutting grease - is often the best option.
What helps grease and oil mix with water so they can be rinsed away?
soap, detergent
