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What is mecille?

a micelle allows dirt to dissolve in water very cleverly. they are molecules with a hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail. The hydrophobic head is attracted to dirt. Many of these attach to dirt almost covering it like a sphere with the hydrophilic tails letting it dissolve in water.


Why does water by itself not dissolve grease stain?

because water is polar and grease itself is non polar. it has to follow the "like dissolve like" law


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


Do acids dissolve fats and grease?

Yes, many acids can dissolve fats and grease. Acids are often used in cleaning products to break down and remove fatty substances due to their ability to react with and break apart the molecules in fats and grease.


Does surf dissolve in water?

No, surf does not dissolve in water. Surf is a detergent that is designed to mix with water and create a soapy solution that helps to clean clothes by removing dirt and grease. It does not dissolve in water like a soluble substance would.


Why can the fluids used to dry - clean clothing remove grease even when water cannot?

The fluids used to dry-clean clothing remove grease when water cannot because it chemically bonds thus making it invisible to other materials


Do bases dissolve grease?

Bases can react with greases; soaps are formed, soluble in hot water.


If there is grease on a sleeve a shirt then what solution will dissolve the grease without damaging the shirt?

A mixture of dish soap and warm water can help dissolve grease on a shirt sleeve. Gently dab the solution onto the grease stain, then rinse with warm water. Avoid using hot water or strong chemicals to prevent damaging the fabric.


Which materials dissolve in other liquids but not in water?

Non-polar substances like oil, grease, and wax dissolve in organic solvents such as benzene and hexane but not in water because they are hydrophobic and do not interact well with water molecules.


Why can the fluids used to dry clean clothing remove in grease even when water cannot?

Fluids used in dry cleaning, such as perchloroethylene, are non-polar solvents that can dissolve grease and oils, which are also non-polar molecules. Water, on the other hand, is a polar solvent that does not effectively dissolve non-polar substances like grease. This is why dry cleaning fluids are more effective at removing grease stains from clothing compared to water.


What is the pH of grease?

Best way to find that out would be to get a PH strip and dip it into grease.


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.