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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.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agothe nonpolar tails of the salt dissolve in the grease and the polar salt ends dissolve in water
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∙ 11y agobecause ,Grease is soluble in a soap and water solution
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∙ 12y agoSoap contains long-chain carboxylate ions that can mix with both polar substance such as water and nonpolar substances such as grease. This allows it to act as an emulsifier.
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∙ 11y agoOil (which attracts dirt) doesn't naturally mix with water, soap suspends (emulsifies) oil/dirt in water in such a way that it can be washed away.
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∙ 6y agoSoaps react with greases and oils forming soluble compounds in water.
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∙ 12y agohydrolysing alkali
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