a) Why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Will a micelle
be formed in other solvents such as ethanol also?
b) What change will you observe if you test soap with litmus paper(red and blue)?
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Answer:
A molecule of soap has two dissimilar ends. At one end is the hydrocarbon chain which is water repellent. At the other end carboxylate anion is present which is water soluble end. When soap is dissolved in water, many molecules come together and form a group called micelle, these micelles are formed because their hydrocarbon chains come together and the polar ends are projected outward. Micelle formation in ethanol will not occur because the hydrocarbon chain end of the soap will also dissolve in water.. nd if u test soap with litmus it turns blue
Answer:
Micelle formation takes place when soap is added to water as the hydrophobic part attracts dirt and grease. No micelle will be formed in other solvents such as ethanol because the alkyl chain of soap becomes soluble in alcohol. And it will turn blue litmus paper into red
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