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Why do you use soap to wash off fat?

Updated: 5/30/2024
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12y ago

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the ingredients in the soap heats the fat and it is easier to remove

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Soap is a surfactant, which means it can break down and remove oils and fats from surfaces. When you use soap to wash off fat, the soap molecules surround the fat molecules and allow them to be rinsed away with water, effectively removing the fat from your skin or dishes.

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